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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.
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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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Health Answers For You
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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.
Who has the problem?
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.
National
Prostate Cancer
Month
How common is prostate cancer in Black males?
“Black men are 50% more likely to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime and twice as likely to die from the disease,” says Dr. Kantoff.
Black men should get a prostate cancer screening at 45 years, rather than the recommended 55 years of age, according to a recent study led by researchers from UW Medicine and Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center.
Learn more by clicking on the links below:
Dr. Lenoir’s Clinical Notes
AAWP Online and On-air Nationwide
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.
Ciara Cerving Confidence for Black Women
Ciara launches ‘Cerving Confidence’ cervical cancer screenings campaign for Black women’s health The Grammy award-winning singer is partnering with The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI)
The NFL’s Racist Algorithm
Black NFL players call for end of algorithm that assumes Black men have lower cognitive abilities The NFL’s methodology has made it harder for Black former
Does Covid-19 cause Erectile Dysfunction? YES
Research suggests negative effects on sexual health due to coronavirus Oh man. It seems like every other time we turn around there’s new insight about
Men’s Health Shouldn’t Be Neglected
June 11, 2021 For many men, tolerating pain is a sign of manhood. For others, seeing a doctor for annual checkups is a low priority
Mental Health Crisis: ‘Power of Black Sisterhood’
This sister gives a masterclass on how a Mental Health Crisis should be handled. Phoenix Robles and Dorcas Monari hug each other near the Brooklyn
CDC says that racism ‘a serious public health threat’
Finally the CDC is acknowledging racism for what it is — a serious threat to public health! Agency head Dr. Rochelle Walensky says it will
What To Do For Your Child’s Headaches?
Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson, MD Headaches aren’t just for adults. About 1 in 5 school-age children and teens are prone to having them, too. The most
Less than 3% of Blacks in California Vaccinated
VALLEJO, Calif. (KTVU) – As health leaders attempt to pick up the pace of vaccinations in California, a glaring disparity has emerged from the statistics.
Dr. Lenoir on BlackUSA News
Dr. Lenoir and Monique Pittman discuss health care disparities on BlackUSA with Doni Glover.
Our impact
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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