In recognition of Black History Month, two healthcare professionals from the Wayne State University Center for Urban and African American Health will present seminars on African-American health issues.

The Feb. 23 seminars, to be held at the Detroit Public Library, will cover issues regarding African-American diet, health practices and health-seeking behaviors. Issues such as the prevalence of diabetes, cancer and heart disease, as well as cultural impacts on the health of African-Americans, will be discussed.

Mary “Toni” Flowers, R.N., community liaison with the CUAAH, will present “Down Through the Years: A Historical Overview of African-American Health,” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Flowers will cover the history of African-American encounters with the health system from slavery’s inception through current times. 

John M. Flack, M.D., professor and interim chair of Internal Medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and CUAAH principal investigator, will speak on “Changes That Will Make a Difference Today and Tomorrow: What the Current Research Demonstrates.” Dr. Flack’s talk, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., will focus on current studies of African-American health issues.

To register for the sessions, call (313) 833-1450. Free parking will be available in the employee parking lot on Putnam Street. Refreshments will be served.