CAPE Community Health Services

05/29/2026

The Community Action Program of Evansville (CAPE) is pleased to announce that the Community Health Services component of our agency will host the Evansville Men’s Barbershop Health Initiative on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Since 2011, CAPE has partnered with the Evansville Commission on the Social Status of African American Males and the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Human Relations Commission to coordinate this important event. This year, CAPE will serve as the lead agency in implementing a program modeled after past year’s Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative. We along with our community partners invite you to join us as we work to improve health outcomes for men in our community. See the flyer below for locations and times that will be providing free blood pressure, glucose, and BMI screenings, as well as men's health information and resources.

05/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the theme for 2026 is "More Good Days, Together," encouraging us all to reflect on what a “good” day looks like, both for ourselves, and for our communities. Mental health is physical health. Whether it’s finding ways to be active, connecting with your community, or remembering to drink water, small wins matter.

04/29/2026

https://www.stress.org/news/ask-an-expert-april-is-stress-awareness-month-press-pause-with-these-eight-activities/

Regular negative stress can keep us from feeling and performing our best, so it is important to learn how to manage it. Stepping away — even for just 20 minutes — can be beneficial in gaining a new perspective. Consider one or more of these activities to help you destress.

04/15/2026

All proceeds from his event support Legacy Taste of the Garden's free food boxes to support the local community.

04/08/2026

Mental Health Matters - EVV presents the Village We've Become. This is our 5th year hosting this community forum addressing mental wellness. Register today using the QR code on the flyer.

03/25/2026

March is National Kidney Month, a time when communities across the country raise awareness about kidney disease. This year’s focus is on taking charge of your health and the many factors that go into managing your kidney disease.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition affecting around 35.5 million people. Often overlooked until symptoms appear, CKD is progressive and can put you at risk for serious health complications including heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you manage CKD and its complications from progressing.

See the tips below for managing CKD.

03/25/2026

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02/27/2026

02/25/2026

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02/13/2026

Each year, about 700 women in the U.S. die from pregnancy-related problems, and more than 50,000 women have life-threatening pregnancy complications. Heart and blood vessel conditions, such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and cardiomyopathy, are leading causes. The good news is that most of these problems are preventable, meaning you can take steps before, during, and after pregnancy to help your heart health.

Pregnancy-related heart problems can happen to any woman, but your risk may be higher if you:

Are 40 or older
Are African American, American Indian, or Alaska Native
Are overweight or have obesity
Have heart problems
Get little physical activity
Use opioids or other illegal drugs
Drink alcohol
Smoke
Have existing heart disease, such as congenital heart disease or heart valve disease
Have an existing health condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clotting disorders, sleep apnea, anemia, or polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS)