Breakfast at Emma's:  African American Women's Health Day

The Emma Goldman Clinic is hosting its 2nd Annual African American Women's Health Day on Saturday, February 24, 2007 from 9am to 1pm.  Free health care services will be provided that include diabetes screening, cholesterol checks, thyroid screening, annual gynecological exams, birth control information and sexually transmitted testing.  Fasting is required for the diabetes and cholesterol screens.  Transportation and childcare will be provided by arrangement.  For appointments or more information call (319) 337-2111.

"The Emma Goldman Clinic feels this is the best way we can participate in and celebrate Black History Month," stated Karen Kubby, the Clinic's Executive Director.  "We hope to provide a comfortable, respectful and competent atmosphere for African American to obtain health care services.  It will be a fun day as well, with food, music, massage, and door prizes available.  We hope African American women will join us on February 24."

The Emma Goldman Clinic is located at 227 N. Dubuque St. in Iowa City and at <http://www.emmagoldman.com/>www.emmagoldman.com.

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