Family First: Turning Family Reunions Into Health Checkpoints

Family reunions are more than just soul food and old stories — they’re a chance to share something priceless: our health history. Between hugs and potato salad, we can ask questions that protect generations. “Grandma, when did you start having high blood pressure?” sounds like love, not worry — because it is.

Black families face higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure. Talking about it while gathered in joy helps us catch patterns early and live longer, stronger lives together.

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