Our Community Initiatives, Partnerships, and Programs
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is an international organization of more than 150,000 college-educated men dedicated to addressing critical issues affecting youth and communities. Through its national mentoring program for males ages 8–18, the fraternity facilitates opportunities that contribute to the academic and professional development of young men as they transition to higher education and careers. The organization maintains partnerships with esteemed entities such as the American Cancer Society, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Boy Scouts of America, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, demonstrating a consistent commitment to mitigating health disparities and expanding educational and developmental resources for young males.
The fraternity's core programs—Bigger and Better Business, Education, and Social Action—are unified under the umbrella of Sigma Wellness, its flagship community initiative introduced at Conclave Charlotte 2007. Sigma Wellness is founded on the following objectives:
Sigma Wellness serves as Phi Beta Sigma’s comprehensive men’s health initiative, designed to inform both members and the broader community about pressing health issues impacting men of color.
Through this initiative, we also provide up-to-date local information, medical information, assistance for our local veterans, and business services provided by members of our chapter.
Phi Beta Sigma—KUS Health
What is Mental Health?
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.1 Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Add a short description.
What is Sickle Cell
Sickle cell is a red blood cell disorder. It is inherited. That means that it’s passed down the same way people get the color of their eyes, skin, and hair from their parents. For a child to inherit sickle cell, both parents need to carry the gene for it. There is no way to catch sickle cell and it is not contagious Add a short description.
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1.Stressed out with everything that’s going on in the world?
2.Heart disease KILLS more Americans each year than anything else.
3.It's important to know the warning signs that you may be close to having a heart attack.
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Ways to Help
National Hotline for Mental Health Crises and Suicide Prevention
Mental health crises and suicides can be devastating for individuals, families, and communities. When someone experiences a mental health crisis and doesn’t receive the care they need, they can end up in emergency rooms, on the streets, involved in the criminal justice system, or in the worst case, they could lose their life. A 24/7 cris.
What is Bullying
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Both kids who are bullied and who bully others may have serious, lasting problems.
What’s the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety?
There’s a fine line between stress and anxiety. Both are emotional responses, but stress is typically caused by an external trigger.
What is Medicare
Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States, it primarily provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older, but also for some younger people with disability status as determined by the SSA, and people with end stage renal disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
The Magic Number is 66 and 8 Months
To get the maximum benefit amount schedule an appointment 3 months before you turn 66 and 8 months. The office is located at
Phone: (866) 837-5002
Medicare 101
Part A: Hospital Insurance
Part B: Medical (Physician Services)
Part C: Advance Medical Insurance
Part D: Medicare Presriction Coverage
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Jopwell Employment Center
Jopwell is a career advancement platform for Black, Latinx, and Native American students and professionals. We assist companies with their diversity recruitment, marketing, and retention efforts at scale.
Courier Post
The Courier-Post is a morning daily newspaper that serves South Jersey in the Delaware Valley. While based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States, it serves most of Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester counties.
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