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Did you know that diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the U.S.? July is Healthy Vision Month, and a good chance to make sure you're up to date on all necessary screenings. Individuals with diabetes should get a diabetic retinopathy screening once annually--and we now offer those screenings at our centers! Talk to your Chase Brexton provider to find out whether you may be due, or call us at 410-837-2050 to make an appointment.

All Chase Brexton centers will be closing early today, Wednesday, July 3 at 5 p.m. and will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. We will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, July 5.

From the Institute for EDI: On July 2, the day of Justice Thurgood Marshall’s birth, we remember his life and legacy. In the landmark case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Justice Marshall famously argued and won the fight to desegregate public schools in the United States under the 14th Amendment, but Did You Know, Thurgood Marshall… 1. Changed his name, at the age of six, from “Thoroughgood” to what we know it to be today. 2. Grew up in the Upton neighborhood, located in West Baltimore, at 1632 Division Street and attended PS 103, which after decades of being closed, will reopen this summer as the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. 3. Attended the Colored Senior-Junior High School, now Frederick Douglass High School, which was the first high school established for African Americans in the state of Maryland. 4. Graduated from Lincoln University, the country’s oldest historically black university, followed by Howard University School of Law. 5. Was denied admission to the University of Maryland School of Law because of his race; however, he would later successfully sue the University of Maryland for denying admission to applicants on the basis of race [See Donald Gaines Murray and the Integration of the University of Maryland School of Law]. This case was the NAACP’s first successful school desegregation case and a precursor to Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. 6. Faced numerous threats to his life following the landmark decision and was, subsequently, placed under FBI protection for a time. 7. Won 29 of the 32 civil rights cases he presented before the US Supreme Court.­­ 8. Served 24 years on the Supreme Court having been appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967 and retiring in 1991. 9. Was known as “Mr. Civil Rights,” due to his work on behalf of human rights. 10. Is interned in Arlington National Cemetery. Note: The photo above is of a statue of Justice Marshall which stands outside the Edward A. Garmatz Federal Courthouse on the corner of West Lombard and Pratt Street in Baltimore City. The statue was installed in 1980 and was commissioned by the city of Baltimore with Reuben Kramer being awarded the commission.

This July, The Institute for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) is celebrating Disability Pride! While disability activists have been engaging with governments, institutions, and general society throughout history, the birth of the US Disability Justice Movement happened in the 1970s. Moments like the HEW Building Sit-in (1977) and the Capitol Crawl (1990) paved the way for vital legislation such as The Americans with Disabilities Act. Continuing to the present, people with disabilities have constantly been fighting for accommodation, access, and a system that will allow personal choice. Why the Sunflower? In recent years, sunflowers have become a symbol of non-visible disabilities. At over 240 airports, organizations, and schools around the world, wearing a sunflower lanyard is a discreet way to indicate a need for accommodation or support. The sunflower was chosen for its meaning of happiness, strength, and universality. Visit our 2024 Disability Pride Month webpage here: https://lnkd.in/ewZsZydY On this page you will read about the history and importance of the month, watch videos of groundbreaking leaders, and gather a variety of helpful local and national resources.

NEW DAY! Our July LGBT Community Connection event, "Fresh Food and Fresh Moves" is this Wednesday (July 3rd) from 1-2:30 pm at FreeState Justice. Featuring healthy eating tips/resources and a fun chair exercise demonstration! Lunch will be served for all who pre-register here: https://lnkd.in/essEW7y9

Our Center for LGBTQ Health Equity will be at Baltimore Trans Pride until 6:00 pm TODAY (6/29)! Stop by our table on 22nd street to learn more about Chase Brexton's LGBTQ programs, including services specifically designed for LGBT elders!

Join Chase Brexton at Baltimore Trans Pride tomorrow! (6/29/24). Be sure to stop by the Elder Zone, we can't wait to see you! https://lnkd.in/eFWuKQyg

Chase Brexton staffers were guests of the Baltimore Orioles last night for the team's Pride Night celebration and their 11-2 win over the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers! Thank you so much to the Baltimore Orioles for including us in the celebration!

If you're ready to take the first step in changing your relationship with substances, we're ready to help you. Our STEP program is a weekly clinic offering medical care and peer assistance to those taking recovery one step at a time. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eNHw_c9e.

Easton Center will be closed tomorrow, Friday, June 28. The Center will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, July 1.