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The Healing Power of Cultural Food
UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company is hosting “The Healing Power of Cultural Food,” a community health and wellness event in New York City designed to encourage Black Americans ages 60 and above, as well as other Medicare beneficiaries, to plan for healthy living.
Attendees will learn about science-backed nutritional and healing benefits of some traditional African American foods and enjoy a live cooking demonstration with practical tips for healthy eating habits. In addition, they will participate in interactive and educational sessions covering the basics of Medicare, including eligibility requirements and enrollment windows, to help them make informed healthcare coverage decisions.
The Healing Power of Cultural Food event will feature expert voices to motivate and engage attendees:
Renowned nutritionist Angela Ginn-Meadow, RD, LDN, RN, CDCES, will share insights on the healing properties of popular African American foods and the importance of nutrition in preventing and managing chronic illness. As a registered dietitian, nurse, and certified diabetes educator, Angela Ginn-Meadow is dedicated to helping people make healthier choices to enhance their overall well-being. Through her consulting and private practice, Real Talk Real Food, she creates nutrition education programs for disease prevention and management for healthcare organizations and individuals.
A soon-to-be announced NYC chef will lead the cooking demonstration, illustrating how to incorporate food as medicine into daily life, leaving attendees with actionable tips and techniques.
UnitedHealthcare’s Rita Tolbert will facilitate the Medicare education portion of the events. Rita Tolbert has more than 25 years of experience in the health insurance industry. She works passionately to help Black Americans gain a clearer understanding of Medicare and take control of their healthcare through education.
The in-person event will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral - Banquet Hall, located at 110-31 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11433. Registration will begin 30 minutes before the start of the event.
The events are open to the public and there is no cost to attend. For more information or to RSVP, please visit abetteryou.info.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2674832-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2674832-2
