09/12/2026
Checkout this monthly KYN collaboration between Black Men’s Health Clinic - BMHC and Housing Authority of Travis County.
On August 13th, we hosted the Black Men’s Health Clinic® (BMHC) Know Your Numbers Health Fair at the Housing Authority of Travis County (HATC)'s Alexander Oaks residential community. The interactive wellness experience aimed to go beyond traditional health education by equipping participants with actionable health information. We are bridging gaps and promoting access to healthcare by meeting people where they are as a clinical navigation partner.
A key feature of the fair was its personalized approach. Participants’ health vitals gave partner organizations valuable insight into each person’s current health status. As residents explored the stations, they received personalized health education, recommendations, referrals, and opportunities to schedule appointments based on their individual needs. Texas Catalyst was among the participating organizations. Tamira Armwood, Founder and Executive Director of Texas Catalyst, commented:
“My organization participated because we're interested in bringing community services to the community and to help people access resources easily." She added, “Knowing your blood pressure, knowing your cholesterol levels, knowing your blood sugar helps you to be able to speak and advocate for yourself when you're getting services. It's good to just know what your body is doing.”
The Fair also created space for important conversations about s*xual health and the importance of tracking key health metrics, such as body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. Brandon Diaz, RN, Care Manager Supervisor at CommunityCare, said:
“Sexual health is an aspect of health that I feel is underserved. Especially now with the stigma just surrounding s*x in general. It's very hush hush, and so bringing it out hopefully helps open up that conversation to start talking about your s*xual health.”
The BMHC Know Your Numbers initiative connects communities to health education, screenings, and resources that encourage people to take an active role in their health.
Learn more about BMHC and its services at https://blackmenshealthclinic.org/