Interested In Participating?
Research Participant Benefits
By volunteering with CHERISH, you’ll receive personalized health support through one-on-one coaching and group education sessions held at a local church. Participants also benefit from free health screenings, including checks for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and kidney functions. These complimentary measurements are all essential tools for understanding and managing your risk, allowing you to take your heart health into your own hands. Additionally, you’ll receive up to $210 in gift cards over the course of the program as a thank-you for your time.
What to Expect
The program includes just seven scheduled visits over two years—about once every six months—with optional monthly coaching sessions. Your first visit is flexible and can be arranged to fit your schedule, even on early mornings and weekends. If transportation is a concern, we’ll cover your ride after the first visit. Participation in CHERISH won’t interfere with your current primary doctor’s care or any other current heart health monitoring. Choose one of the 40+ participating churches in the region for your first CHERISH visit, and be part of a movement to take heart health into our own hands.
Map and List of Participating Church Locations
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church
Historic St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church