Stories
April 1, 2026
Choose Healthy Life Hosts Service of Hope & Healing at First Baptist Church of East Elmhurst in Queens, NY
The 2026 Service of Hope and Healing was an unforgettable celebration of faith, community, and wellness at the beautiful First Baptist Church of East Elmhurst in Queens, NY. Att…
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February 13, 2026
Governor Hochul Announces Increased Support For Choose Healthy Life’s Black Health Initiative
Continued Commitment Builds Upon Proven Statewide Impact Governor Kathy Hochul today joined Choose Healthy Life (CHL), a national nonprofit improving health outcomes in un…
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February 10, 2026
Call to Action: Protecting Our Communities from Unsafe Obesity Treatments
Choose Healthy Life (CHL) is committed to addressing obesity as a serious and life-threatening disease that disproportionately impacts the communities we serve. Expanding access…
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September 17, 2025
Choose Healthy Life Applauds Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Nikema Williams for Introducing the Health Access Innovation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during Choose Healthy Life’s Capitol Hill Day at the Dirksen Senate Building in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and U.S. Con…
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September 17, 2025
A Historic Weekend for Choose Healthy Life in New York
This past weekend marked a pivotal moment for Choose Healthy Life (CHL) as faith, leadership, and community came together in celebration and transition. On Saturday, September 1…
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July 7, 2025
Choose Healthy Life Hosts 2025 National Conclave at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Newark, NJ
Choose Healthy Life’s 2025 National Conclave brought together faith leaders, health advocates, and partners for an incredible day of inspiration and action around our theme of…
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April 21, 2025
Choose Healthy Life Hosts Service of Hope & Healing at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Queens, NY
Last week’s Service of Hope and Healing was an unforgettable celebration of faith, community, and wellness at the beautiful Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Queens, NY. Attendee…
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April 14, 2025
Choose Healthy Life Statement on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Exclusion of Anti-Obesity Medication Coverage
Choose Healthy Life (CHL), a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing access to health services in underserved communities through partnership with the Black church, is very d…
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April 9, 2025
Choose Healthy Life Statement on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Exclusion of Anti-Obesity Medication Coverage
Choose Healthy Life (CHL), a national nonprofit dedicated to increasing in underserved communities through partnership with the Black church, is extremely disappointed in the de…
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March 2, 2025
CHL Mourns Dr. Hazel Dukes, Civil Rights Leader and Icon
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, equal…
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February 14, 2025
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Expansion of Choose Healthy Life to Improve Health Access through the Black Church
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 Al…
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February 12, 2025
CHL Founder and Board Chair Debra Fraser-Howze Honored with “2025 Modern Day Historian” Lifetime Achievement Award
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, Feb…
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November 27, 2024
Choose Healthy Life Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Expanding Medicare and Medicaid Coverage of Obesity Treatments
The announcement will expand coverage through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services November 27 – Choose Healthy Life (CHL), a nonprofit faith-based organization …
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November 11, 2024
Choose Healthy Life Honors the Life and Legacy of Cornelius Baker, CHL Board Member and HIV/AIDS Activist
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 me…
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