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Your Health Matters - March 2022

In this Issue

--Health Awareness: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
--Everyday Health: Sexual Health Update
--Good'n'Healthy: Tomato and Peach Salad
--News Worthy: POWER Project at B'More Healthy Expo
--Events: Gala 2022 - Six!

 

 

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Regular colorectal cancer screenings save lives. Colorectal cancer doesn't always cause symptoms. If you're 45 to 75 years of age, you should get screened regularly.

Learn more about how and where to get screened, and celebrate survivors' stories, here.

 

 

 

 

Sexual Health Update with NP Amit Dhir

Chase Brexton Nurse Practitioner Amit Dhir recently provided an update on a bevy of sexual health topics, including some recent news about a new form of PrEP!

Catch up on the latest news with Amit here.

Tomato Peach Salad

Servings: 1

Ingredients
½ cup tri-colored cherry tomatoes, halved
1 plum tomato, halved and sliced
1 peach, sliced
2 Tbsp chickpeas, no salt added
Few thin slices red onion
1 cup arugula
¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp honey

Directions

Place arugula on plate. Top with tomatoes, peach slices, chickpeas, red onion, and feta cheese.

Mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil and honey. Drizzle dressing on top of salad.

 

News Worthy

 

 

POWER Project at B'More Healthy Expo

Taylor Hans and Jennifer Brown from the POWER Project recently appeared in a live interview on WBFF Fox 45, discussing the important work POWER Project does to promote HIV testing and help individuals know their status. Watch Jennifer and Taylor's interview here.

And, be sure to stop by and visit the POWER Project at the B'More Healthy Expo, coming up on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center. It's free to attend and open to the public, with health screenings, live stage performances, and much more!

 

 

 

     

     

     


    Gala 2022 - Six!

    From Monarchy to Musical to Maryland, our 2022 Gala draws inspiration from the hit Broadway musical "Six" to create intimate events at six castles across the communities we serve.

    Digital and in-person tickets now available!

    Check out the Gala 2022 details.