AAWP Launches the “And Black America” Campaign Series
The African American Wellness Project Launches the “And Black America” Campaign Series to Celebrate Anniversary of the Passing of the Civil Rights Act and Address Healthcare Inequities that Still Exist Today! CLICK HERE to read more.
AAWP Delivers — Health Information You Can Trust
Our mission is to improve the health of the African-American community by serving as a megaphone for trusted information that enables and encourages African Americans to better navigate the healthcare system, advocate for themselves, and receive improved care, regardless of insurance or circumstances.
The AAWP is proud to play a role in helping launch the Digital Health for Equitable Health (#DHEH) Alliance. This is a milestone for the future of #healthcare for underserved communities to help create a more accessible and inclusive #digitalhealth society.
“The African American Wellness Project (AAWP) works to improve the health of the African-American community by serving as a megaphone for trusted information that enables and encourages African Americans to better navigate the healthcare system, advocate for themselves, and receive improved care, regardless of insurance or circumstances. We are excited about being a part of the Digital Heath for Equitable Health Alliance and sharing a collective voice with other organizations who are seeking to make a difference, so that we can have even greater impact addressing health disparities in the Black community.” Monique LeNoir – Executive Director, AAWP
Learn more at: dhehalliance.org
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AAWP Events This Week
Join the AAWP and the Jacksonville Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. for our upcoming Facebook event “Let’s Talk Heart Health in African American Women.” Starting August 6 from 1:30-2:30pm ET, we will be streaming live from the AAWP Facebook channel. Bring your questions for our panelist. Don’t miss this event!
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We Are Proud to Announce — AAWP & Healthwise Partnership
AAWP is proud to announce our partnership with Healthwise. This partnership allows us to bring you the most accurate up to date online health resource in the U.S.. Now you can get reliable, vetted answers to your health questions. We provide information you need to make better healthcare decisions.
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SYMPTOM CHECKER
The AAWP – Healthwise Symptom Checker is designed with a body map to help you understand what your medical symptoms could mean, and provide you with the trusted information.
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Just click on the button below — choose either the man, woman or child and follow the prompts and answer the questions .
How to get the most out of medical appointments — This Is How We Do It
We will be providing tip sheets about things you should do and questions you should ask during medical appointments. We want to empower you with knowledge, so that you can get the best care possible for you and your family.
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Black Doctors Speak and BlackDoctor.org
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We believe that health disparities will continue to exist, only if we allow them to continue. We have to step up and take the lead.
Prostate Cancer and Black America: Prevalence and Testing Methods
Prostate Cancer and Black America: Prevalence and Testing Methods Black men are 2.1 times more likely to die from Prostate Cancer than White men. This
LeNoir: Policy Change Required to Ensure Equitable Treatment for Sickle Cell Patients
As founder of the African American Wellness Project (AAWP), I have dedicated my career to improving health outcomes for our community and confronting the disparities we face.
LeNoir: The Way I See It!
Source: The Washington Informer We’re in a difficult position in this country. It appears that many of our citizens think that the COVID-19 pandemic is over. We
Steps Black Patients Can Take to Survive the U.S. Healthcare System
Maternal mortality is only one facet of a larger issue around Black people receiving quality healthcare in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease
Organizations Collaborate to Eliminate Virtual Healthcare Disparities
The AAWP is proud to play a role in helping launch the Digital Health for Equitable Health (#DHEH) Alliance. This is a milestone for the
African American Wellness Project Acknowledges Mental Health Awareness Month Continues to Urge for Mental Health Awareness Efforts and Supporting the Black Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: African American Wellness Project Acknowledges Mental Health Awareness Month Continues to Urge for Mental Health Awareness Efforts and Supporting the Black Community
MAGNA Equity Session: Health & Wellness
MAGNA Equity Session: Health & Wellness with AAWP Executive Director, Monique LeNoir-Pittman. CLICK HERE to watch.
Policy Change Required to Ensure Equitable Treatment for Sickle Cell Patients by Michael LeNoir, MD
Policy Change Required to Ensure Equitable Treatment for Sickle Cell Patients by Michael A. LeNoir, M.D. As founder of the African American Wellness Project (AAWP), I have
Alameda Alliance for Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: African American Wellness Project (AAWP) Partners with Alameda County to Increase Vaccination Rates Among Alameda County Residents Focus on education, awareness and activation
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AAWP focuses on those tools that you need to get the best quality healthcare regardless of insurance or circumstance.
OUR MISSION
To direct resources (dollars, services, information etc.) towards empowering the African American Community to improve health outcomes and promote wellness.
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