The Southeast Diabetes Faith Initiative

The Southeast Diabetes Faith Initiative Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from The Southeast Diabetes Faith Initiative, Health & Wellness Website, 1001 Boulders Parkway – Suite 510, Richmond, VA.

The Southeast Diabetes Faith Initiative (SDFI) is a multi-state faith-based program created by The Balm In Gilead, Inc., to deliver the Prevent T2 curriculum - a lifestyle change program designed to help people who are at risk for prediabetes.

🥗 Healthy Traditions Start at the TableMany traditional foods in communities of color are naturally nutritious—beans, le...
03/30/2026

🥗 Healthy Traditions Start at the Table
Many traditional foods in communities of color are naturally nutritious—beans, leafy greens, sweet potatoes, rice, fresh herbs, and seasonal vegetables.
This National Nutrition Month, try celebrating cultural food traditions while making healthy adjustments, such as:
• Adding more vegetables to meals
• Choosing whole grains
• Using herbs and spices for flavor instead of excess salt
Healthy meals can still reflect the flavors and traditions we love.

🥦 Healthy Food Access MattersCommunities of color are often more likely to experience diet-related health conditions suc...
03/23/2026

🥦 Healthy Food Access Matters
Communities of color are often more likely to experience diet-related health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. These disparities are often linked to food access, affordability, and historical inequities in the food system. National Nutrition Month reminds us that improving health requires community solutions—farmers' markets, food pantries, local growers, and nutrition education programs that increase access to nutritious foods.
Together, we can create healthier food systems for everyone.

💙💛 World Down Syndrome Day – March 21 💛💙Today, we recognize World Down Syndrome Day, a global day dedicated to raising a...
03/21/2026

💙💛 World Down Syndrome Day – March 21 💛💙

Today, we recognize World Down Syndrome Day, a global day dedicated to raising awareness, promoting inclusion, and celebrating the unique abilities of people with Down syndrome. The date 3/21 symbolizes the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.

People with Down syndrome are valued members of our families, schools, workplaces, and communities. They bring joy, talent, creativity, and perspective that enrich the world around us. This day is also a reminder of the importance of equity, inclusion, and access—including quality healthcare, education, employment opportunities, and supportive communities where everyone can thrive.

You can show your support by:
🧦 Wearing colorful or mismatched socks to start conversations about Down syndrome
💬 Promoting inclusion and acceptance in your community
🤝 Supporting organizations and families advocating for people with Down syndrome

Let’s celebrate abilities, embrace differences, and work together to build communities where everyone belongs.

💛 Different, not less.

🧠 Sunday Health Forum: Alzheimer’s Disease AwarenessThe Balm In Gilead, Inc. invites you to attend a special Sunday Heal...
03/16/2026

🧠 Sunday Health Forum: Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

The Balm In Gilead, Inc. invites you to attend a special Sunday Health Forum focused on breaking the silence around Alzheimer’s disease and sharing important life-saving information with our faith communities.

📅 Date: Sunday, March 22
⛪ Location: New Covenant Baptist Church
2210 S. Rio Grande Avenue
Orlando, FL 32805

👤 Host: Rev. Dr. Leroy Rose

⏰ Time: Immediately following worship service

Join us to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, hear important health updates, and engage in conversation about protecting brain health in our communities.

🔗 Register:
SundayHealthForumOrlando.eventbrite.com

Hosted by The Balm In Gilead, Inc.

🍽️ Food Is CultureThe meals we share with family and friends reflect our history, traditions, and identity. During Natio...
03/16/2026

🍽️ Food Is Culture
The meals we share with family and friends reflect our history, traditions, and identity. During National Nutrition Month, we celebrate the diverse cultural foods found in our communities—from traditional vegetables and grains to family recipes passed down for generations.
Healthy eating can include honoring cultural foods while making small changes that support better health, such as using less sodium, grilling instead of frying, or adding more fresh produce.
Healthy traditions help build healthier communities.

03/11/2026

6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are leading causes of death, and many of these are preventable. 💙
You don't need to change everything at once. Start with one:
🚶 Take a 20-minute walk today 🥦 Add one vegetable to your next meal 💧 Swap one sugary drink for water 🛌 Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep tonight 🚭 If you smoke, make a plan to quit
Small, consistent changes make a real difference over time. What's your one thing today?
Source: cdc.gov/chronicdisease

🌿 March is National Nutrition Month!National Nutrition Month is a time to focus on how the foods we eat support our heal...
03/09/2026

🌿 March is National Nutrition Month!
National Nutrition Month is a time to focus on how the foods we eat support our health and well-being. Food is more than fuel—it is also culture, heritage, and community. Many communities of color have rich food traditions that include vegetables, beans, grains, and flavorful herbs and spices. By celebrating these traditions and making small healthy adjustments, we can support both cultural pride and long-term health.
Learn more about healthy eating at:
👉 https://www.myplate.gov

🌸 International Women’s Day 2026 🌸Today, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and resilience of women and girls around...
03/09/2026

🌸 International Women’s Day 2026 🌸

Today, we celebrate the strength, leadership, and resilience of women and girls around the world. International Women’s Day is a time to honor the incredible contributions women make in our families, communities, workplaces, and movements for change. 💜

The 2026 theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” highlights the urgent need to address longstanding inequalities and accelerate progress toward gender justice. It calls on all of us to ensure that every woman and girl—regardless of race, background, or circumstance—has the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, and empowered life.

In public health and community work, advancing women’s health and wellbeing means improving access to nutritious food, preventive care, safe neighborhoods, and economic opportunities. When women thrive, families thrive—and entire communities grow stronger.

Today and every day, let’s uplift the voices of women, support one another, and take meaningful action toward a more just and equitable future.

✨ Happy International Women’s Day!

💜 Small Steps. Stronger Health. 💜Everyday habits can lower cancer risk and support long-term wellness in African America...
02/24/2026

💜 Small Steps. Stronger Health. 💜

Everyday habits can lower cancer risk and support long-term wellness in African American communities.

You can reduce your cancer risk by:
• Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole foods
• Staying active in ways that fit your lifestyle
• Avoiding to***co and limiting alcohol
• Protecting your skin from the sun

Your health matters—prevention starts today.

📣 Learn more: https:https://www.aicr.org/resources/blog/aicrs-reaction-to-the-launch-of-the-new-dietary-guidelines-for-americans/

💜 Cancer Prevention Is Community Care 💜When African American families and communities prioritize prevention, everyone be...
02/20/2026

💜 Cancer Prevention Is Community Care 💜

When African American families and communities prioritize prevention, everyone benefits. Education, access to care, and support help reduce cancer disparities and build healthier futures.

Let’s look out for one another—by sharing information, encouraging screenings, and supporting healthy choices.

📣 Learn more about prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer

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Richmond, VA
23225

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