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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Links Day At The Capitol Mar 26, 2007
"Today, The Links, Incorporated is at the forefront of organizational advocacy for the preservation of African American health and well-being. Supporting Healthy People 2010 and the elimination of health disparities aligns with our national programs. Therefore, the Southern Area of The Links, Inc. is hopeful that it can establish a valued contribution toward enacting legislation and raising awareness that enhances the quality of life for affected target populations," said Margaret Thompson... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
NCCU to hold Black History Month events Feb 16, 2007
-- Lecture -- Jonathan Livingston, NCCU assistant professor, "Employing an Ecological Approach to Research on African American Health and Psychological Well Being: Unified Field Theory Re-visited," 6 p.m., Student Union, 101A.. Thursday. (Herald Sun)
Classic Is A Celebration Of Football, Fun Sep 29, 2006
" The Classic is also a week-long celebration of activities for the family. Highlights include a Friday-night Battle of the Bands as well as a full, half-time showdown. Additional events include a Town Hall Meeting on African American Health Issues; a Collegiate 100 Symposium; Health, Job & College Fairs; a Corporate Corner; and a Parade of Excellence. Both teams introduced new coaches last season and now have had a year to familiarize themselves with their new systems. With this being their... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Sense of community drives Jones' dedication Sep 18, 2006
Kathleen Lavine Grant Jones is executive director of The Center for African American Health ... Jones, executive director for The Center for African American Health, is very serious about health and community. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Scholarships available for students in California, Georgia, Maryland and Texas Jul 14, 2006
This year, UnitedHealthcare launched its African American Health Solutions initiative in select states to help improve the quality of health care coverage for its members and provide education to the community about ways to reduce their risk for chronic diseases. In addition, African American Health Solutions is partnering with several Black Chambers of Commerce in designated major cities to fund their existing scholarship programs. (Tester -- Naval Air Station, Patuxent River)
County council OKs budget May 20, 2006
3 million, for the African American Health Initiative. n a $245,000 increase, to $1. (Frederick News-Post)
