African-Americans are especially at risk for certain diseases. CCBN members regularly attend events and provide counseling and screening for these high-risk conditions in the state of Colorado.

Recreational Activities in the African American Communities

Bill Pickett was the first black rodeo star in the US. The Bill Pickett Rodeo provides the CCBN with an opportunity to reach African-Americans who may be at risk. CCBN provides screenings, counseling and education during this annual event.

Recruitment into Nursing

CCBN regularly provides staff to schools and recruitment events to encourage individuals, especially African Americans, to enter the nursing profession. Visit our events calendar for upcoming times and places. In addition, individuals interested in entering the field and would like more information can attend our regularly scheduled CCBN meetings. Meetings are held the third Saturday of the month from 10:00am-12noon at 6795 East Tennesse Suite 210, Denver, CO  80224. CCBN will provide educators to gatherings where African Americans are targeted, be it community centers, congregations or schools.  Our purpose is to discuss health concerns around use/ cessation of tobacco, chronic disease prevention, obesity, sexual responsibility for all those whom this education apply. Focus groups are available to assist many populations such as seniors, adolescents and their parents. Each group is encourage to openly participate. We facilitate conversations from an informed point of view on the various health topics.

Health Fairs

CCBN provides volunteers for the health fairs at 9Health, Center for African American Health, The Black Arts Festival, Auraria Health Fair, Blacks in Government, Black United Fund of Colorado and others upon request.

If you are a nurse and would like to participate with fellow nurses for any of these Community Outreach events, please contact Elrie Archer at el1221@hotmail.com or 720-377-7114.