San Diego Black Nurses Association, Inc.

02/10/2026

Join us this Saturday (early enough not to interfere with your Valentine's or Galantine's plans) for our monthly meeting. Catch up on what we're doing and how we can continue to help the community.

02/03/2026

Heart disease is the cause of 1 of 3 women's deaths, and 87% of these deaths are believed to be preventable. Wearing red brings a spotlight to this cause and reminds us to lead healthier lifestyles. https://nationaltoday.com/national-wear-red-day/

02/03/2026

The formation of SDBNA is Black History! We are celebrating 50 years of serving the San Diego community. Of course, we will mark this historic occasion with a gala. Look out for save-the-date information coming soon.

02/02/2026

On this 1st day of Black History Month, we honor the memories of Mary Jane Seacole and Mary Eliza Mahoney, pioneers in nursing. Check out the article on LinkedIn, written by Dr. Sharon Smith. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/our-history-nursing-did-you-know-the-san-diego-black-nurses-associa-y3sec

01/31/2026

As January draws to a close and New Year's goals are going strong (right?), it's a good time to make sure preventative exams are a priority this year. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, and this type of cancer is preventable by getting the HPV vaccine. Schedule a routine pap smear with your provider or click the link to find out about FDA-approved self-collection of HPV samples. As always, please discuss with your medical provider to make the best choice for you. https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/

01/31/2026

Updated flyer for our raffle event, which now includes a QR code to pay through the national website. Be aware that if you are purchasing more than 1 raffle ticket, please put the total as 1 in the purchase box. For example, if you are purchasing 3 raffle tickets, put 1 in the optioned box, 6 raffle tickets, put 2 in the box, etc. Please feel free to share the flyer in your social groups and remember proceeds benefit our 50th anniversary celebration.

01/31/2026

A very important conversation that needs to continue with our medical providers.

Menopause isn’t just hot flashes, and Black women deserve better information, better care, and real support.

Our President & CEO, Joy D. Calloway, spoke with Essence Magazine about the realities Black women face navigating perimenopause and menopause from fear and cultural silence to intimacy, mental health, and workplace challenges.

Joy shared her own vulnerability, reminding us how often Black women put their health last, not because we don’t care, but because we’re carrying everything else. She also named something many of us feel but don’t always recognize: we’ve normalized feeling “off” for so long that we don’t always realize when something is wrong.

Through it all, she returned to Power in the Pause, a space for education, community, and reclaiming menopause as a reset, not a decline.

This conversation matters. And we’re just getting started.

Read the full article in Essence https://www.essence.com/health-and-wellness/black-women-and-menopause/

01/20/2026

Of course, they saved the best for last. It was an honor, as always, to walk in the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. We embrace his quote, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is- What are you doing for others?" as we continue to be advocates for health equity in the San Diego community.

01/16/2026

Wrap yourself in warmth and purpose. 🖤❤️

Enter the SDBNA Raffle for a chance to win this handcrafted blanket—perfect for sports fans, students, sorors, or your favorite Valentine.

🎟 1 for $8 | 2 for $15 | 3 for $20
All proceeds benefit SDBNA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

01/15/2026

San Diego Black Nurses Association raffle event begins today and ends on Feb. 14th. Please feel free to share this event on your social media or print out the flyer to post in your breakroom/employee area.

01/13/2026

Members: Join us this Sunday, January 18th, as we march in the 44th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. The parade route is approximately 1 mile long, and we will meet at 10am at the County Center for check-in. Parade starts at 11am. Please send questions to info@sdblacknurses.org.

01/09/2026

Reminder! Don't be shy - join us this Saturday for our first meeting of 2026.