Table 2:

Health Issues addressed by Black and Latino/Hispanic churches during the last 12 months

Health Issues	Black Churches (N=100)		Latino/Hispanic Churches (N=42)
	%	Examples of Wellness Activities	%	Examples of Wellness Activities
Cancer	45	Mammogram van and talk on prostate cancer screening with American Cancer Society at community health fair; hosting speaker for cancer awareness/early detection; Worship in Pink during breast cancer awareness month; cancer support group; men’s breakfast to discuss prostate cancer screening;	14	Mammograms and Pap tests in partnership with a clinic; prostate cancer workshop offered by a university;
Diabetes	17	Table with print information at health fair;	43	Screening in partnership with a clinic or through American Diabetes Association; screening at a health fair; class by promotoras;
Cardio-vascular disease/stroke	29	Blood pressure screening offered together with another church at a health fair; screenings through a health center at a health fair;	33	Blood pressure screening in partnership with a clinic; cholesterol screening by American Heart Association or during a health fair;
Physical activity	29	Weekly dance class; Zumba; exercise during Sunday worship; walking club for seniors; gospel aerobics;	36	Zumba classes; hiking groups;
Food/nutrition	22	Cooking demonstrations; informational sessions; community garden; Sunday school menu change; no soda at church events;	36	Cooking/nutrition classes; free food distribution; community garden;
Mental health	15	Workshop on depression; Alzheimer support network;	2	Self-esteem support group
General health	12	Guest speakers; wellness conference; annual health fair; health tips in church newsletter;	19	General health checks through Parish nurse program; health fair;
Substance use/sobriety	4	Recognition of members who do not drink alcohol;	10	Alcoholics Anonymous;
Other	16	Flu shots at Prayer in the Park; HIV/AIDS movie screening; breast feeding seminar;	76	Volunteer dentist provides services; blood drive with American Red Cross; free flu shots by Los Angeles Department of Public Health or a pharmacy; Talks on different topics by doctors; free eye exams at health fair; family planning classes by promotoras;