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Today, we mourn the loss of a true civil rights icon, Dr. Hazel Dukes. A fearless advocate, mentor, and trailblazer, Dr. Dukes dedicated her life to the fight for justice, equality, and the health and well-being of the Black community. At Choose Healthy Life, we are especially grateful for Dr. Dukes’ unwavering support of our…

Increased State Funding Supports 30 Black Churches, Serving More Than 100,000 People in New York State   Builds on Governor’s Commitment to Fighting for Families  Albany, NY – February 14, 2025 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced increased funding for United Way of New York City (UWNYC) to support the expansion of Choose Healthy Life, a…

The award came from the African American Clergy and Elected Officials (AACEO), and reflects a lifetime of groundbreaking work in public health and social justice. On Friday, February 7th, at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, we had the honor of celebrating Debra Fraser-Howze, our Founder and Board Chair. Debra was awarded the prestigious “2025 Modern…

The announcement will expand coverage through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services November 27 – Choose Healthy Life (CHL), a nonprofit faith-based organization dedicated to increasing access to health services through the Black church, commends the Biden-Harris Administration’s historic decision to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include obesity treatments such as FDA-approved anti-obesity…

November 11, 2024 — It is with profound sadness that Choose Healthy Life mourns the passing of Cornelius Baker, a pioneering force in the fight against HIV/AIDS and a board member of Choose Healthy Life. Cornelius leaves behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to public health, social justice, and compassion for underserved communities, especially the…

Today, Choose Healthy Life (CHL), a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing health disparities through the Black church, had the honor of participating in the historic signing of a national Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with leading organizations and individuals dedicated to serving the Black community by supporting faith-based organizations. This significant event hosted by the U.S.…

This week, Choose Healthy Life hosted an impactful reception on Capitol Hill titled “Addressing Health Equity – We are NOT Going Back to Normal!” during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference. The event convened Congressional leaders, faith leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, community-based organizations, and valued corporate partners to tackle health disparities, celebrate achievements, and…

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