On November 1, 2026, the Center for Family Health Initiative (CFHI) joined the Udoka Women Annual Outreach Program and the Los Angeles County Public Health Vaccination Clinic at St. Eugene Catholic Church in Los Angeles, California, to provide health education and essential health services to community members.
Through this collaborative outreach, participants had access to seasonal influenza (flu) vaccinations and other relevant vaccines, alongside health information and preventive care services designed to promote healthier families and communities.
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, CFHI extended its commitment beyond general family health education to include breast health education, breast examination services, and educational materials to encourage early detection, timely screening, and informed health decisions.
Our Board Chair, Dr. Angela Ofoegbu, DNP, and Vice Chair, Dr. Esther Okafor, DNP, provided leadership in delivering timely, relevant, and community-centered health education and services to participants, community members, and church attendees.
The program was well received, reaching over 150 participants and reinforcing the importance of accessible preventive healthcare, health awareness, and community partnerships.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Ofoegbu and Dr. Okafor for their outstanding leadership and their generous investment of time, talents, and resources in making this outreach a success. Their commitment exemplifies the spirit of service and the power of community-driven leadership in advancing public health.
We are equally grateful to Udoka Women for providing this valuable platform to serve our people and strengthen community health.
Breast Cancer: Awareness Today, Protection for Tomorrow
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women in the United States. According to estimates for 2026, approximately 321,910 women are expected to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, while another 60,730 cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are anticipated. Approximately 42,140 women are expected to die from the disease this year.
Perhaps even more striking is the lifetime risk: approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer. At the beginning of 2025, an estimated 4.31 million women in the country were living with a history of breast cancer.
Behind these numbers are real people – our mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, friends, colleagues, and loved ones. Breast cancer affects not only individuals but also families and entire communities.
This is why CFHI is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our mothers, wives, daughters, and sisters. Through health education, preventive services, community outreach, and partnerships, we aim to empower individuals and families with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed health decisions and seek care when necessary.
Our message is simple: awareness, early detection, and access to preventive healthcare all matters.
At CFHI, we believe that healthier families are the foundation of healthier communities. Every outreach, conversation, screening, and act of service brings us closer to that vision.
Join CFHI as together, we raise awareness, promote prevention, strengthen families, and make health and well-being a priority for everyone.
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