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news Event Focused on East County H ighland Christian Center hosted ‘Are You Ready?’ last Saturday Oct. 15, an event showcasing services for res- idents of East Portland. Dr. Cheryl Neal, founder of the MIKE healthy living pro- gram; Multnomah County health Equity staff; Steve Bullock, an emergency pre- paredness specialist with the county, and Pastor Hardy were among the speakers. Pastor Hardy said the Neal said that kidney fail- ure has risen sharply among youth along with diabetes and high blood pressure. The toll is worst for African Americans, particularly for men. Yet 70 percent of kid- ney failure is preventable, through changing your diet and eating healthy foods like fruit, vegetables, grains and beans. The MIKE pro- gram takes healthcare stu- dents into schools to work with high schoolers on proj- ects about healthy eating. Bullock explained that in a crisis, local governments are the first-line responders. But when emergencies strike, thousands of people are affected and most of us will have to rely on our families and friends. That’s why the county asks every- one to prepare in advance and have some water, food and other items stored. Bullock also urged city resi- The Multnomah Healthgroup linda Hornbuckle and Barbara Willer Chrystal Wabnum and Anna Madden James Morris with Ted McCauley neighborhoods. Mariotta Gary Smith, a health educator with the African American sexual communication is the key to protecting teens and young adults from the negative consequences of sex. Program specialists will offer talks to parents, teach- ers, church groups and adults who mentor teens as well as directly to high schoolers and young adults. James Morris of Northwestern Mutual Financial discussed the value of financial planning ladies learn about the sex equity program and how to make sure you are getting good advice from your financial advisor. the Skanner Publisher Bernie Foster held a draw. Pastor Hardy event was just the start of what organizers hope will be multiple events designed to help link East Portland residents to resources. East Portland has seen a rise in population and is now home to 40 percent of the city’s school age children. It also has become one of the most diverse areas in the city. Yet transportation and social service provision still lags. Residents of East Portland need better transportation, services dents to get trained in the Neighborhood Emergency Training program or get involved in mapping your neighborhood, a program that identifies what resources exist in your own Jedidiah Ibe won the draw for a quilt made for the MIKE program health equity program, said disparities in Sexually Transmitted Diseases and teen pregnancy are rarely discussed in Portland’s Black community. They should be, she says, because Jeri Williams Elijah & Sayvion Springer Prizes included: a quilt made for the MIKE pro- gram and several pounds of coffee. october 19, 2011 The Portland Skanner Page 9
