African American Health Resources
Websites
- National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - Power to Prevent - curriculum developed by CDC to help educate African American communities on how to prevent and control diabetes through healthy eating and physical activity.
- National Medical Association - The mission of the NMA is to advance the art and science of medicine for people of African descent through education, advocacy, and health policy to promote health and wellness, eliminate health disparities, and sustain physician viability.
- International Society on Hypertension in Blacks - The International Society on Hypertension in Blacks website contains information on hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases for both medical providers as well as members of the community.
- National Library of Medicine - MedlinePlus - African American Health - This MedlinePlus topic sheet provides links to a variety of health information resources for and about African Americans.
Brochures and Pamphlets
- African
American Health Resources
(227kb,
rev: Feb 13, 2008)
Annotated listing of websites concerning African American health issues. - Developed by SE/A Staff - Consumer
Health Resources: African Americans (230kb,
rev: Feb 29, 2008)
Annotated listing of Websites concerning African American health issues.
Classes Offered by SE/A Staff
African American Community Health - African American communities see diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease affecting their friends and families every day. Free online resources from the National Library of Medicine and other reliable sources are available to help. This two hour class will provides participants with some basic health information as well as information specific to the African American community. The class is available hands-on or as an interactive presentation. 2 hours.
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