California Black Health Network

California Black Health Network CBHN advocates for Black Health Equity in CA and is the only Black-led, statewide org dedicated to advancing health equity for all Black Californians

We are a non-profit organization that is honorably tasked to improve the health status of people of African descent in California and eliminate health disparities through legislative, administrative and media advocacy.

✨ Introducing Gift of Clean Beauty Partner: Strands of Faith ✨We are so honored to welcome  into our Conscious Black Bea...
02/26/2026

✨ Introducing Gift of Clean Beauty Partner: Strands of Faith ✨
We are so honored to welcome into our Conscious Black Beauty family — a brand born from purpose, driven by faith, and committed to honoring every texture with clean, effective, deeply nourishing care. Their mission? To end texturism and uplift our community through mental wellness, self‑love, and confidence—one strand at a time.
From their Holy Grail Moisture Collection to their intentional, non‑toxic formulas infused with ingredients like kukui, baobab, aloe, and slippery elm, Strands of Faith transforms wash day into a ritual of ease, restoration, and care. Because your texture has value—and so do you.
Join us as we celebrate this partnership grounded in faith, purpose, and the beauty of our authentic selves. Click the link in our bio to shop clean with them!
Keep the faith. Keep the beauty.

Hospital service reductions.Emergency departments under strain.Financial instability across parts of Los Angeles.These a...
02/23/2026

Hospital service reductions.
Emergency departments under strain.
Financial instability across parts of Los Angeles.

These are not just headlines. They directly affect access to care.

When hospitals scale back services or close departments, communities feel it immediately. Appointments become harder to secure. Wait times grow longer. Preventive care gets pushed aside. For neighborhoods already navigating disparities, these are not minor inconveniences. They are serious health risks.

Health equity is not abstract.
It looks like having a hospital nearby.
It looks like maternity, trauma, and specialty care being available when needed.
It looks like screenings happening before a crisis.

Access to healthcare must be treated as essential infrastructure. Long-term investment in public health systems, community-based care, and workforce stability is not optional if we are serious about equity.

Los Angeles is showing us what happens when systems strain. The question is whether we settle for short-term fixes or commit to building something stronger and more just for the communities who depend on it.

BlackHealthMatters

Health equity has always been a civil rights issue.Rev. Jesse Jackson reminded us that justice is not abstract, it shows...
02/19/2026

Health equity has always been a civil rights issue.

Rev. Jesse Jackson reminded us that justice is not abstract, it shows up in access, opportunity, dignity, and the systems that shape everyday life. That includes healthcare. That includes who gets heard. That includes who receives timely, quality care.

As we honor his legacy, we are reminded that the fight for equity doesn’t stop at the ballot box or the courthouse. It lives in clinics, in communities, in policy rooms, and in the daily work of advocating for fair treatment and access for all.

Health equity is about ensuring that no one’s zip code, income, or race determines whether they live well or live long.

The work continues. And so does the responsibility to build systems that reflect the dignity and humanity of every person.

✨ Member Spotlight: Ashlye Durrell ✨Ashlye Durrell has been a member of the Black Health Network since 2025 and was draw...
02/17/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Ashlye Durrell ✨
Ashlye Durrell has been a member of the Black Health Network since 2025 and was drawn to CBHN through the Health Equity Advocacy Training (HEAT) Program. A social worker and consultant, Ashlye brings deep expertise in behavioral health, substance use systems, and health equity—supporting state and county initiatives while also coaching and consulting with a strong focus on intersectionality, leadership development, and professional wellness. Ashlye is passionate about transforming systems that were not built to serve Black communities. Through her work and engagement with CBHN, she advocates for culturally responsive care, systems‑level change, and policy solutions that address the social determinants of health impacting Black Californians. Inspired by her mother’s lived experience and motivated by legacy and the next generation, Ashlye leads with courage, care, and accountability—choosing growth, speaking truth in complex systems, and protecting wellness as an essential part of equity work.

February is American Heart Month ❤️Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., but here’s something h...
02/13/2026

February is American Heart Month ❤️

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., but here’s something hopeful: most heart conditions are preventable. Heart health isn’t just a medical conversation — it’s a community conversation. It’s cultural. It’s personal. It’s about how we care for ourselves and each other.

Many of the biggest risks , high blood pressure, stress, poor sleep, lack of movement, limited access to nutritious food — build quietly over time. And for Black and Brown communities, those risks often overlap with systemic barriers that make prevention harder.

But small steps matter. And small steps add up.

Here’s where to begin:

• Know your numbers. If it’s been over a year, schedule a blood pressure check, cholesterol panel, A1C, and BMI screening.
• Eat with intention. Add more leafy greens, berries, nuts, and fiber. Reduce sodium and added sugar when you can.
• Move your body. Walk, dance, stretch — 30 minutes a day, most days, makes a difference.
• Manage stress. Deep breathing, journaling, stepping outside, or simply resting — your heart feels it.
• Lean into community. Check in on someone you love. Share this message. Start the conversation.

Protecting your heart isn’t about perfection. It’s about awareness, consistency, and care — for yourself and for those around you.

Your future self will thank you.

Do you know about our Healthy Aging Peer Network? It’s a network of Health professionals and seniors committed to the ag...
02/12/2026

Do you know about our Healthy Aging Peer Network? It’s a network of Health professionals and seniors committed to the aging population will use this informal space to network with peers, suggest and plan events on behalf of the California Black Health Network (CBHN), share resources, and uplift aging issues facing the Black community. Peer network members will determine topics of interest to older adults, their families, and support professionals in addition to discovering best practices and ways to apply new skills in their extended networks, workplaces, and communities. Click the link in our bio to RSVP for this month’s meeting.

02/09/2026

Family, a new week doesn’t require perfection. It requires presence.

Many in our community are carrying a lot — health decisions, caregiving, uncertainty, and systems that don’t always feel supportive. If that’s you, know this: you are not alone, and you are not behind.

This week, we’re centering care that feels real, accessible, and collective. Small steps matter. Community matters. And support is still here.

Talc is commonly found in powder makeup like setting powder, blush, bronzer, and eyeshadow. When talc isn’t properly tes...
02/07/2026

Talc is commonly found in powder makeup like setting powder, blush, bronzer, and eyeshadow. When talc isn’t properly tested, it can be contaminated with asbestos. Because these products are often used daily, small exposures can add up over time.

This month, we’re spreading the beauty truth by helping our community understand where these ingredients show up and how to make informed choices, one product at a time.

Want support beyond the label check?
Download the Clearya app to scan products, get ingredient alerts, and stay informed as you shop.

Knowledge is care. Transparency is power.

HealthEquity

Black history lives in how we care for one another.As we celebrate 100 years of Black history, we also honor the generat...
02/05/2026

Black history lives in how we care for one another.

As we celebrate 100 years of Black history, we also honor the generations of Black leaders, healers, advocates, clinicians, and community organizers who have shaped the health industry often without recognition, and always with impact. From ancestral knowledge to modern medicine, Black contributions to health have always been essential.

This Black History Month, we name the truth that caring for our health is part of our legacy. It’s intentional. It’s communal. And it continues to guide how we protect our families and build what comes next.

Black history is Black health and that story is still being written. Ready to make history with CBHN?

02/04/2026

Conscious Black Beauty is about care, choice, and community.
It’s about knowing what we put on our skin, choosing products that protect our health, and supporting brands that are committed to clean, safe formulations we can trust.

As part of our Gift of Clean Beauty, we’re proud to uplift these beauty partners creating products you can feel good about adding to your routine:

• In Good Conscience — code CBC10 for 10% off
• Adeba Laboratoires — code CBBM26 for 5% off
• House of Mosaic Candles — code CBBM25 for 15% off
• True Moringa — code CBHN for 20% off + free shipping on orders over $25
• Condition HER — code CBHN25 for 10% off
• LAMIK Beauty — code CLEANFORCBHN for 10% off

Every purchase supports safer beauty choices and helps fuel our work advancing Black health and wellness.

Tap the link in our bio to shop clean and support the movement.

Black history isn’t just something we remember.It’s something we’re still living.It lives in how we care for one another...
02/02/2026

Black history isn’t just something we remember.
It’s something we’re still living.

It lives in how we care for one another when systems fall short.
In how we share knowledge, protect our families, and keep going even when it’s hard.

This month, we honor Black resilience, Black care, and Black leadership. We honor the truth that our history is rooted in community and collective power.

Black history isn’t behind us.
It’s guiding us forward.
And the work continues.

Need health coverage? CBHN’s Certified Enrollers are here to help you get covered with care, clarity, and confidence. 💙O...
01/30/2026

Need health coverage? CBHN’s Certified Enrollers are here to help you get covered with care, clarity, and confidence. 💙
Our team can:
✅ Walk you through your coverage options
✅ Help you apply for financial savings
✅ Support you in getting covered for 2026 and beyond
📞 Call CBHN today: 888-243-5366

Disclaimer: Certified Enrollment Counselors provide free, unbiased assistance. Enrollment support does not guarantee eligibility or enrollment. Coverage options depend on individual qualification requirements.

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520 9th Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA
95814

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19163330613

Website

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Our Story

#HealthyBlackPeople That’s our story and we’re sticking to it. For more than 40 years, CBHN has focused on multiple strategies and tactics to improve the health and well being of African Americans in Californians. In 2017, we refined our strategies to focus on policy change directed by the voice of the people. We visited the people, heard their direct concerns and began, with the help of health policy experts and those that share our values, to construct a Black Health Agenda (BHA). For more information about BHA go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796846913858478/