African Americans are at risk; health coalition works to help Sep 14, 2008
Alake Patterson of the African American Health Coalition was on the line ... The African American Health Coalition and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation have partnered to change these statistics through an initiative aimed at getting 100 African American women in Portland a mammogram within a year. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
All Welcomed at Health Fair Saturday Aug 31, 2008
Action for a Better Community held an African-American Health Fair offering people nutrition consultations, health screenings and information about diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. "It's important for the community because many people don't have health care and if you don't have health care insurance you're not able to seek health advice," said fair organizer Lynnette Robinson. (R News)
National Medical Association Honors Visionaries in Health Care and Opens 2008 Convention With Leadership Awards Jul 28, 2008
The nation's foremost conference devoted to medical science and African American health, the NMA's Annual Conference and Scientific Assembly convenes in Atlanta from July 26-31 and brings together the most prominent medical scholars, scientists, practitioners, government experts and health care advocates in the country. Each year the NMA Opening Awards Ceremony recognizes those who exemplify visionary leadership, service and extraordinary achievement in health care for African Americans. (PR Newswire)
National Medical Association Kicks Off 2008 Annual Convention With Program to End Childhood Obesity Jul 25, 2008
As one of the best national forums on African-American health and medicine, the convention plenary sessions and forums explore critical health disparities and policy issues. Convention Highlights Saturday, July 26, 2008 -- Walk a Mile with a Child Georgia World Congress Center 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -- Walk a Mile with a Child Press Conference 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Key Plenary Sessions Saturday, July 26, 2008 -- Edward C. Mazique, M.D. Symposium, U.S. Health Care Reform-Are We Asking the Right... (PR Newswire)
Weight No More! The BET Foundation's Summer Camp for Girls is Back for its 4th Year! Jul 18, 2008
Sponsored by BET Networks, General Mills, SUBWAY Restaurants, and Wal-Mart Stores, the BET Foundation's "Summer Camp For Girls" will take place at the Alabama 4-H Youth Development Center campsite located in Columbiana, AL. This year's program supporters include the University of Alabama-Birmingham, School of Social Work, African-American Health Coalition of Houston, TX, Nek Nak, Charles the Chef, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Health Plan of Michigan Ranked Number One Among Medicaid Health Plans in Michigan for Access to Medications for African Americans May 20, 2008
HPM has received this designation from the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI). HPM was ranked fourth overall in the State of Michigan when Medicaid and Commercial plan rankings are combined. (PR Newswire)
• A health message listeners can relate to Apr 11, 2008
The show focuses on African American health issues ... The show focuses on African American health issues. (Q13.com, WA)
Universal Detection Technology Launches Campaign to Market Anti MRSA Products Feb 13, 2008
As part of this mission, the School has established, with the help of a $6 million NIH grant, the Center for Urban & African-American Health to seek new ways to redress health disparities by identifying preventive strategies and therapeutic approaches to chronic diseases that plague this population, namely obesity, cardiovascular disease and cancer. The most significant contribution the School provides to the community is care to area residents who are under- or uninsured. (Primezone Releases)
Rating neighborhoods for older adult health: results from the African American Health study Jan 26, 2008
African American Health (AAH) study subjects were selected from two diverse St. Louis metropolitan catchment areas. Interviewers rated streets and block faces for 816 households. (BioMed Central)
Pastor to men: Get thee to a doctor Jan 12, 2008
In Colorado, Denver's Center for African-American Health works with about 80 black churches to increase awareness among parishioners about preventing , heart problems and other chronic diseases. "When the message comes from the church and the pastor, it comes with a very important push behind it and people do tend to trust that message," said Dr. Michelle Gourdine, a member of Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the deputy secretary of health for Maryland. (CNN -- Health)
Moved by multiple deaths, pastor orders men to see doctors Jan 11, 2008
In Colorado, Denver's Center for African-American Health works with about 80 black churches to increase awareness among parishioners about preventing diabetes, heart problems and other chronic diseases. "When the message comes from the church and the pastor, it comes with a very important push behind it, and people do tend to trust that message," said Dr. Michelle Gourdine, a member of Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and the deputy secretary of health for Maryland. (North County Times)
Governor names health reform board members Aug 23, 2007
Mundy is president of the Urban League of Portland, a board member for the African American Health Coalition and former vice president at Kaiser Permanente. Charles Hoffman. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
State's new health division will work to eliminate disparity May 25, 2007
She also served as executive director of ; a public health analyst and consultant with the California Department of Public Health's Title I program; and as project director for San Bernardino County's African American Health Initiative. Related Industry stories. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
50 Million Pound Challenge Launches Historic Campaign by African-American Community to Take Control of Health, Fight Deadly Risks of Excess Weight Apr 5, 2007
One of the largest African-American health initiatives ever undertaken, The Challenge aims to reach its ambitious goal by making it easier for millions of people to get fit, lose weight and turn back the epidemic of deadly weight-related diseases that threatens half of all Americans today and has hit the African-American community especially hard. The lives of too many loved ones have been lost from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and other related illnesses. (PR Newswire)
HPV Vaccine and Quality Improvement Issues Headline NMA Colloquium Mar 29, 2007
WASHINGTON, March 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Eighth National Colloquium on African American Health drew more than 150 medical practitioners, scholars, and state legislators who discussed policies and practices concerning human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and Pay for Performance, among other critical issues. The annual event, sponsored by the National Medical Association, is a major four-day conference that focuses on current medical topics. (PR Newswire)
Cruise project gets go-ahead Mar 29, 2007
VH1'S "Celebrity Fit Club," under Dr. Ian Smith, has rounded up hot names in music, film, sports, politics for "the biggest African-American health initiative in history." State Farm will sponsor "The 50 Million Pound Challenge" encouraging communities to address America's overweight epidemic. There'll be a national tour kickoff over Easter on Washington's National Mall. (Variety)
Leaders from L-Z Feb 18, 2007
Recently, we partnered with Kennesaw State University to create programs concentrating in women and African-American health studies. We also partnered with the KSU nursing program. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
The BET Foundation Tackles Obesity Head On With Its Fourth Annual 'A Healthy Bet' Fitness Challenge Feb 9, 2007
This year's theme, "Building A New Legacy Of African-American Health" sets the pace for the fourth annual fitness competition and encourages individuals to dedicate themselves to healthier way of life. The national weight-loss and fitness competition launches during Black History month, and will handsomely reward selected teams that meet their objectives at the conclusion of the "challenge phase". (PR Newswire)
Moving & losing: Church groups square off in fitness contest Feb 3, 2007
Dr. Myrna Alexander Nickens, a cardiologist and member of New Hope Baptist Church, delivered the sobering news about the state of African-American health in Mississippi ... Nickens said predominantly black congregations such as New Hope and Anderson offer a great forum for addressing African-American health. (The Clarion-Ledger)
