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Greenville Hospital System - Barber Shop and Beauty Shop Talks
Greenville Hospital System expanded its frank, men’s-only Barber Shop Talk to include a women’s-only counterpart. Both talks are led by a physician and diversity leader. The talks are free and include dinner; they cover medical topics of special interest to African Americans, including diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, nutrition and obesity. Health concerns such as fear, mistrust and misinformation also are addressed. A “train-the-trainer†initiative helps fight the spread of diabetes.
What is it?
Greenville Hospital System expanded its frank, men’s-only Barber Shop Talk to include a women’s-only counterpart. Both talks are led by a physician and diversity leader. The talks are free and include dinner; they cover medical topics of special interest to African Americans, including diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, nutrition and obesity. Health concerns such as fear, mistrust and misinformation also are addressed. A “train-the-trainer” initiative helps fight the spread of diabetes.
Who is it for?
African-American men and women in the Greenville community.
Why do they do it?
Currently, 1 in 10 adults has diabetes. That ratio is even higher in the African-American community.
Impact
In 2009, 127 men attended the Barber Shop Talk. In 2010, 335 participants attend the expanded Talks.
Contact: Robyn Zimmerman
Director, Community & Media Relations
Telephone: 864-797-7559
E-mail: rzimmerman@ghs.org
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