• Platform V – Health Resource Management and Economics
    Chairman: Connie Hampton

    Co-Chairmen: Michelle Gandy & Donna Hubbard McCree

     

    To reach that stratosphere of satisfaction where one is physically and mentally fit and poised to embrace all of life's rewards and challenges requires a balance of emotional intelligence, optimal psychology and spirituality.  Studies prove that when all of these elements are in divine order, physical health, relationships and life satisfaction will be the result. Through heath resource management and economics, Alpha Kappa Alpha will address the many health issues and crises that face the Black community in the United States and globally.  The mandate in the platform is to gain emotional empowerment, develop social support networks and raise public awareness.

 

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    Health Presentations
    Health Presentations are conducted for the members of Phi Phi Omega Chapter twice a year that highlight various topics from stress management and healthy eating tips to various disease state risk factors. These helpful hints and clinical updates are designed to heighten awareness on how to have a healthy lifestyle. Dates of presentations - March 8th and May 17th.
     
    Roswell Day of Hope
         April 17th - The 2010 Roswell Day of Hope promises to be one of Roswell's largest community outreach events to extend help to those in need. It will take place at Roswell City Hall. Local civic organizations, businesses, medical organizations and churches are partnering together to be a tangible expression of hope to our community. The event will reach out to 4,000-7,000 families in need from the Roswell area and will utilize nearly 1,000 volunteers, distribute over 35,000 lbs. of groceries and provide other humanitarian services.


    Phi Phi Omega has been provided with a table; we will provide literature to the community related to platforms I, II and V. Phi Phi Omega has also been asked to provide volunteer services for the North Fulton Communty Charities table. Please visit www.roswelldayofhope.org for additional information.  


    Girls Empowerment Summit 
    Phi Phi Omega is partnering with Ison Springs Saturday May 8, 8AM-3PM for their first Girl's Empowerment Summit.  Parent permission slips were mailed to 80 4th & 5th grade girls. Our chapter was asked to facilitate three of the six sessions for the day.


    The Girl’s Empowerment Summit is designed to empower 4th & 5th grade girls as they transition into their next level of development.  This will be a special time set  apart for seasoned women and young women alike to bond, grow, teach one another, learn from one another, and have fun.  The Summit will use exciting, informative and rich workshops to impart the tools needed for the young ladies to navigate through this next critical stage of their lives.
     

    Susan Koman Breast Cancer 3-Day - Phi Phi Omega Volunteer and Walk Team
    In October Phi Phi Omega will  participate in  the Annual Susan Komen Breast Cancer 3-day Walk. The Susan Koman Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk will help to build awareness and also contribute to breakthroughs in breast ca ncer detection and treatment through cutting-edge research. The impact of the Breast Cancer 3-Day reaches beyond the moment and into the future----saving thousands of lives. Our participation will be a beautiful tribute to those whose journey has ended and to those whose very presence is an inspiration.

     


  •   Many are aware that Salmon Pink and Apple Green are Alpha Kappa Alpha’s official colors… However, those colors chosen years ago have proven to very beneficial!


    Health Benefits from Apples

    • Lower blood cholesterol


    • Improved bowel function

    • Reduce the risk of stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes and asthma

    • Decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease

     

     Health Benefits from Salmon

    • Salmon is an excellent source of protein.


    • Improve the production of collagen, keratin and melanin.

    • Prevent those dry patches on skin

    • Salmon has even found to make you less prone to wrinkles because it is so rich in omega-3 fatty acid.

    • Boost the skin's ability to retain water.

    • Relieve depression, joint stiffness, premenstrual syndrome. 

     

    As hard as it may be to believe, there are even more benefits.  Alpha Kappa Alpha members are proud of their official colors of Salmon Pink and Apple Green!