Health
NCBW addresses the health disparities and inequalities of underserved communities by educating and encouraging the public to access preventative health services. Areas of focus include: Heart Disease, Health and Nutrition, Diabetes, Obesity, Breast Cancer and HIV/AIDS.

Sistahs Getting Real About HIV/AIDS
In 2003, the Oakland/Bay Area Chapter of NCBW launched the “Sistahs Getting Real About HIV/AIDS” program by sponsoring 15 billboards throughout the Bay Area, a HIV/AIDS Symposium and various workshops in an effort to educate women in our community. Annually, we participate in six Community Grill Outs where 30-50 people get tested onsite to instantly know their status, get prevention education and a hot meal/gift card for groceries.
Our efforts have resulted in over 500 individuals being tested for HIV/AIDS and has become a model for other NCBW Chapters across the nation. Over 1000 individuals have participated in the HIV screenings and Community Grill Outs over the past 14 years.
