Projects across the nation
African American Wellness Project
Empowering African Americans to improve health outcomes and promote wellness.
About us
Creating a network of experts to help you get the most from the healthcare system.
AAWP Online and On-air Nationwide
Black Doctors Speak and BlackDoctor.org
AAWP Health Education Resource
AAWP is proud to offer a Health Education Resource with doctor-recommended content and tools that help prepare patients for their appointments and show them how to better manage their medical care.
Trusted, high quality, unbiased health information.
Resources include:
Printable handouts
Videos
Self-care tips
Symptom Diaries
Youth Health & Wellness
Marlow’s Medical Minute
Teen Headaches
Come join us
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.
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.
Black Patients Treated at Hospitals With Poor Safety Records
By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter . Compared with white patients, Black adults are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to hospital safety in the
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.
