https://www.oyinscafe.com/blog daily 0.75 2023-12-17 https://www.oyinscafe.com/blog/connections monthly 0.5 2023-12-17 https://www.oyinscafe.com/blog/my-best-self monthly 0.5 2020-07-14 https://www.oyinscafe.com/oyin daily 0.75 2020-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f07d4498508c2535f68c9f1/1594424720410-7OM1ORVSACPXUR92C1F6/IMG_0125.jpeg Oyin - Health Fairs Health fairs allow both communities and organizations to exchange information. The community is given an opportunity to voice their health concerns and learn information about modifiable risk factors such as cholesterol levels. From an organizational standpoint, the organization can assess and evaluate the needs of the community. Are their health needs not being met? What activities and strategies need to be employed in order to generate healthy eating habits and medication adherence? These are just a few of the questions that may arise from a preliminary assessment. Health fairs will not cause a long term changes in health behaviors, but it can definitely expose individuals to healthy practices. Exposure is key when it comes to cultivating healthy habits. Workshops and monthly programs are effective tools to use increase motivation and creating habits that last. 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Events A bag of rice used to cost 20-30,000 Naira, but now its about 80,000 Naira and most families cannot afford this amount. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f07d4498508c2535f68c9f1/653b9afa-6149-4201-9dec-759da1d58fca/8147f14d-411f-44ab-a948-4dcbff2149bc.JPG Community Events Community member/worker https://www.oyinscafe.com/about daily 0.75 2023-12-17 https://www.oyinscafe.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-07-11 https://www.oyinscafe.com/home daily 1.0 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f07d4498508c2535f68c9f1/1594438518285-12KU3ZWBA1VWS4G7V9TF/1CCB83B4-E78A-4C7C-B05B-8A9DBBC2F5D4.jpeg Home - Some people think they are in a community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to extend yourself to encounter and know the other-David Spangler. Safe, Fun & Healthy Conversations Due to the pandemic, safety is a priority for everyone including myself. I do envision that in time we’ll have in person meet-ups to discuss how we can better serve our communities. This is an invitation to join me on my mission to do more and at the same time serve the communities that are faced with poverty, health inequities and disparities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f07d4498508c2535f68c9f1/8e5f4422-4e29-48ba-a702-8b96571090f3/IMG_0692.JPG Home - The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital-Mark Hyman Tending to family can be stressful especially when juggling other aspects of your life.My father was ill for a very long time and he was getting worse. It seemed at every doctor’s visit a new health challenge arose. His only wish was to return home to Nigeria. Preparing him for the trip a laborious task due to his several health challenges, Most of his doctors did not want him to travel, but as his daughter I wanted to honor his wish. Led by spirit and accompanied by my dear uncle we made the journey home. Despite having a large blood clot in his leg, my father did well on the flight. It was the five hour drive to Ogbomosho that proved to be extremely challenging. The car was not well ventilated and there was no AC. About two hours into the trip, my father was sweating (my dad has COPD, encephalopathy, hypertension, he’s had 6 strokes, and so much more) profusely. The drastic change in temperature was taking its toll on his already fragile state. Then the seizures started and I thought he was going to die. I have witnessed his seizures and each time they last longer. Despite all of this, my father held on. He needed to get home. To his people. His community. No words or tears could persuade him to do otherwise. We arrived in Ogbomosho three hours later and I instantly understood why he was steadfast in his plea to continue on. I got out of car and I was in awe with what I saw. Family, friends and strangers were there to greet him. He didn’t need to stand and walk into the house. They carried him. Although he spent the majority of his life in America my father maintained his connection to his community. They welcomed him with love and open arms. A greeting that’s not always promised while living in the America. I thought I was bringing my father home so he could peacefully pass away surrounded by his community and family. Months later he is still going strong. The joy in his voice and his charming smile during our video calls brings peaceful delight to my heart. His community surpasses any nursing home in the states. While waiting for my flight to NY, so many questions came up in my mind. Are there different tiers to community living? Despite Nigeria’s serious health and political challenges, many villages still maintain a remarkable sense of community. Is it religion? What drives this unwavering support and love? ? Can it exist in America on this level? Oyinscafe was born in Lagos on February 25th at some evening hour. There needs to be a place ( with cafe vibes) that can foster genuine and authentic conversations about what makes a community great. https://www.oyinscafe.com/tsf daily 0.75 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/d6069999-a012-4166-97ca-493710b6357b/Aro+Ha_0387.jpg