The new NAMYAUSA Chairwoman Dr. E. Juliet Njoku, upon taking over as Chairwoman in August 2024, shared a vision to start a Mobile health activities for the NAMYAUSA Free Medical Clinic, which has not had much activities due to the long process of securing a Federal Tort Insurance.
NAMYAUSA ladies were hence very excited to kick off their inaugural Free Mobile Health Screening and Information event at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Lindenwold New Jersey, at 1:00pm after the Spanish Mass on November 3rd, 2024.
The turnout was great, with many community members taking advantage of the general health check by Dr. Patience Onuoha, the free Vision screening by Dr. Cordelia Uddoh and dental screening by Dr. Esochi Iheoma. Many more had their blood pressures checked by NAMYAUSA nurses and nurse practitioners. One established case of hypertension was recorded and addressed for further consultation.
Lady Clem Okorji, a Nurse Practitioner, presented a health information session on the risks of high blood pressure. She shared tips on how to keep the blood pressure under control to avoid the risk of heart disease. She also gave another information session focused on diabetes and the risk factors to watch out for, as well as the signs of diabetes to keep an eye on.
In another health information session, Mrs. Ngozi Okafor, a Nurse Practitioner, did a presentation on anxiety and the signs of anxiety to pay attention to for overall wellbeing.
Participants were treated to healthy snacks and water after their screening sessions. NAMYAUSA members impressed with the outcome, look forward to more health outreach opportunities in the greater Philadelphia area.
Dr. E. Juliet Njoku
Chairwoman NAMYAUSA
