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Passionate about leading change in your community? The Community Leadership Academy (CLA) is designed for leaders like you! In the CLA sessions, participants will: 🗣️ Refine leadership, communication, and team-building skills 🤝 Learn conflict resolution and project management 🏗️ Collaborate to build actionable community plans addressing prevention and wellness, education, good nutrition, or physical activity. Ideal candidates are engaged neighborhood advocates with a strong commitment to their community and a passion for inspiring change. If this sounds like you, learn more and apply here: https://go.uab.edu/41cpY9K. 📍For residents of Smithfield, Druid Hills, Fountain Heights, Norwood, Evergreen, Central City, Bush Hills, Kingston, East Lake or Titusville communities.

We're celebrating five years of working with communities to make good health simple across Alabama! LHSA CEO Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH and UAB President Ray Watts, M.D., share their reflections on this incredible journey. Watch the full video: https://go.uab.edu/3VwsFPW

From fresh fruits and veggies to smiling faces, our second Farmers Market was a success! 🥕🥦 These markets provide an opportunity to bring fresh, affordable produce directly to communities while also encouraging healthier habits and supporting local vendors. We’re so grateful to our partners and community members who made it all happen. Thank you to Councilman Michael Johnson of Ward 8 and Councilman Clay Carmichael of Ward 3 for coming out to support our local farmers.

Meet Bridget, one of LHSA’s Community Health Coaches helping Selma residents overcome barriers to healthcare. This includes delivering mobile wellness screenings and health education in accessible, familiar spaces. Read more: https://go.uab.edu/4i1Ed7v

Our Mobile Wellness team has been hard at work in Selma, providing screenings and sharing resources with local residents. These efforts align with our mission to reduce chronic disease and make good health simple. We’re proud to be part of Selma’s story and are grateful for the opportunity to support its residents.

Three graduates of LHSA's Community Leadership Academy (CLA) recently organized the Northside Harvest Festival to bring residents together. The event—which drew an estimated 300 attendees and included a variety of activities—was a celebration of community spirit and collaboration, demonstrating the impact programs like the CLA can make in the community. Read more: https://go.uab.edu/3Zehxs2

Did you know 150,000 Birmingham residents—69% of the population—live in a food desert? This touching story from one of our Mobile Market shoppers reminds us why our work matters. 💚 Through our Mobile Market, we’re addressing food deserts by providing fresh fruits, vegetables, lean meats, pantry staples, and more directly to the community!

With Thanksgiving around the corner, we’re feeling extra grateful! Thank you to all the community members, partners, and supporters who are helping us build healthier, stronger communities across Alabama. We couldn’t do it without you.

Last week, our #MobileWellness team attended the Titusville Fall Prevention Program and provided quick, no-cost wellness screenings for seniors. These 15-minute screenings gave participants helpful insights into their health and tips for making making simple, positive changes. Programs like these are a great way to bring wellness resources directly to the community. #CommunityHealth

In honor of #DiabetesAwareness Month, we’re sharing common symptoms of high and low blood sugar, along with tips to help manage your levels. Download our fact sheet to learn more: https://bit.ly/3QZigdP ⚠️ Note: A high or low blood sugar diagnosis must be confirmed by a medical professional.