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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE December 9-15, 2009 Page B-6
Nathan Vinson nominated to fill HAP board position
Nathan Vinson, a Health Al- Vinson is active in several
liance Plan (HAP) member for organizations. He is a life
18 years, has been nominated member of the NAACP Golden
to fill one of six positions on Heritage and the Coalition of
the HAP board. Vinson was re- Black Trade Unionists; presi-
cently namend one of the Men dent of the Northwest Detroit
of Excellence by the Michi- Lions Club, and is also Region
gan Chronicle. He is a native One chair of District 11 A-1
Detroiter who spent 21 years Lions International. He was
as an appointed UAW benefits president of the Holbrook
representative for General Ave. Federal Credit Union and
Motors, where he served as a president of the board of the
liaison to insurance compa- Motown First Credit Union,
nies, and facilitated employee to name a few. He also raises
orientation programs for life puppies for Leader Dogs for
and health insurance plans the Blind.
and Social Security benefits. Nathan Vinson
Annual Wild Game Dinner
AKA Foundation of Detroit charity gala
The Annual Wild Game Dinner was held recently at Second Baptist Church. Pictured at the
The women of the Alpha The chapter has offered side help, in addition to fund-
event (from left) are Wayne Thomas Jr., Swanson Funeral Homes Inc.; Bruce Jordan, president
Kappa Alpha Foundation of its Selected Citizens Project, ing the many other programs
Detroit will present its Winter which services over one hun- that it sponsors in honoring
of the Brotherhood of Second Baptist Church; O’Neil D. Swanson Sr., president and CEO of
Wonderland Charity Gala on dred seniors who are 55 and its mission of service to man-
Swanson Funeral Homes Inc.; Lisa Howze; Pastor Kevin Turman, pastor, Second Baptist; and
Friday, Dec. 18, at the Ritz- older for 38 years on the third kind.
Carl Hamilton, chairman of Men’s Day at Second Baptist. Carlton in Dearborn. Saturday of every month at
nd further infor-
Traditionally, the Founda-
the Foundation. Seniors enjoy
Tickets a
mation for the Charity Gala
Dr. Taylor: Champion of the community
tion biannually hosts a Rose
fun, food and fellowship, in ad-
can be obtained by calling
Ball during December. But due
dition to being able to attend
(313) 964-1572 or (248) 945-
to the economy, that signature
special community events and
0309. Those who are inter-
Credit Dr. Iris Taylor’s • Health fairs done in part-
event had been postponed
gather pertinent information
ested in contributing may call
father, Willis Taylor, with nership with community orga-
until this year. The nature of
on maintaining good health
the same numbers or send
laying the foundation of giving nizations to provide additional
the event has been changed to
and preventing diseases. How-
their tax-deductible contri-
that the president of Detroit screening to provide proactive
a charity gala to raise much-
ever, because of the massive
bution to: The Alpha Kappa
Receiving Hospital has built health care to Detroiters.
needed funds for the Founda-
cutbacks to groups and orga-
Alpha Foundation of Detroit at
her legacy upon. Her father
tion’s Selected Citizens Proj-
nizations, the Foundation is
P.O. Box 441013, Detroit, MI
• The creation of a speaker’s
supplanted hobbies instead
ect.
facing the prospect of financ-
bureau to inform others about
ing its pet project without out-
48224-1013.
with work for others.
health.
“Like normal people col-
• A program to identify people
lect animals or cups, he was
who are diabetic and partner
collecting people,” explained
them with those who are pre-
Dr. Taylor, referring to her
diabetic to encourage better
late father’s affinity for help-
health.
ing others, an approach that
her siblings have also adopt-
• An annual rally on Belle
ed. “He was forever reaching
Isle, in collaboration with the
out.”
faith-based community, to en-
Dr. Iris Taylor
courage health for the whole
Taylor, 57, shrugs away the
family. The event provides
accolades that she is getting
hospital is important,” said young people with school sup-
from peers who have dubbed
Freeland. “It helped the pro- plies, information for grand-
her an ‘angel’ for her unyield-
gram grow in way that helps to parents charged with raising
ing commitment to commu-
make overall care better.” their grandchildren, health
nity. Her creative approach
to making health care more
Diabetes treatment is, ac-
screenings, food and a gospel
accessible and to restoring
cording to a 2006 report by the
concert.
neighborhoods has left an im-
Michigan Department of Com-
print across the city over the
munity Health, 95 percent
course of her 30-year career in
self-care, and modest physical
medicine.
activity and healthy eating can
cut a person’s risk for Type 2
That strong work ethic and diabetes by up to 60 percent.
passion have been inspira-
President of Detroit Receiv-
tional for Barbara Freeland, a
ing Hospital since 2004, Dr.
nurse practitioner at Detroit
Taylor has nearly 30 years
Receiving Hospital. Charged
of experience in nursing and
with assisting patients with
hospital administration. She
diabetes, Freeland welcomed
previously served as president
having Dr. Taylor as a cham-
of Harper University Hospital
pion of her community edu-
and Hutzel Women’s Hospi-
cation efforts when the pair
tal, work that was preceded by
worked together at Harper
her five-year stint as the chief
University Hospital.
nursing officer for the Detroit
“She helped us reach out
Medical Center.
Alberta Blackburn
to patients and also helped
A graduate of Wayne State
the physicians understand
University, Dr. Taylor holds
Blackburn
why diabetes care beyond the
bachelors and master’s de-
grees in nursing and also
recommends
Northwestern
earned a doctorate in philoso-
pick up service
Alumni Association
phy.
Her efforts include:
presents play
Alberta Blackburn prefers
• A more than decade-long Avis Ford, 20200 Telegraph
On Jan. 16, the Northwest- health screening program to Rd., in Southfield, because
ern High School Alumni As- detect hypertension, through they serve their customers
sociation will present “A Song partnerships with more than with door-to-door pick up ser-
for Coretta,” a play by alumna 50 churches across the city, vice, which can be helpful to
Pearl Cleage, at the Detroit done in concert with the Black the seniors in the community.
Repertory Theatre, 13101 Nurses Association. For more information, call
Woodrow Wilson. Curtain is at (248) 355-7500.
8:30 p.m., and there will be a
free champagne reception an
hour earlier for advance ticket
Helping your loved ones
holders.
Proceeds from this event
to continue living at home.
will help establish scholar-
ships for Northwestern High • Up to 24 hour care
School students. Donations
are tax deductible. • Affordable Hourly Rates
Contact Joe Barber at (313)
721-3279 or (313) 837-8373
• Light Housekeeping
for more information.
• Meal Preparations
• Hygiene Assistance
Vehicle auction
• Errands
A Detroit Police Dept.
seized vehicle auction will be
Joyce K. Stalllings,
• Respite
held on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Director
2121 W. Fort St. The preview
• Medicaid Accepted
time is at 8:45 a.m. The auc-
tion begins at 9:15 a.m. Cash-
America’s Choice In Home Care! Serving Detroit and Wayne County
only payment will be due after
a successful bid.
For more information, con-
tact Kenneth Staples, forfei-
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