April 2022
Fresh Ideas for Spring at Blue Door Neighborhood CenterSM (BDNCSM)
Our BDNC locations in Chicago’s Morgan Park, Pullman and South Lawndale neighborhoods offer free classes, workshops and other resources to help your patients and their families focus on their health and wellness goals.
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, our BDNC locations in Chicago’s Morgan Park and South Lawndale neighborhoods held events with the American Cancer Society and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance on March 30 and 31. Activities included sign-ups for free at-home colorectal cancer screening kits for our members. We also offered screening options to non-members.
As a follow-up to the March event, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) is mailing 350 kits to our Medicaid/Medicare eligible members. This is part of a larger initiative to support our members’ health and wellness.
What’s new this month?
In April, all three BDNC locations are hosting Earth Day Spring Garden events with fresh produce, herbs and plants to grow at home. We’re also celebrating Black Maternal Health Week with a community baby shower and classes for expectant parents getting ready to grow their families.
These are just a few of the program offerings at BDNC in April. Your patients can check the calendars at BDNC at Morgan Park, BDNC at Pullman and BDNC at South Lawndale for details, dates and online registration. They can also visit the BDNC Facebook page for other events at all three BDNC locations.