AAWP Partners with Linkwell Health to Provide Vital Prostate Cancer Information and Resources
African American Wellness Project and Linkwell Health Partner to Provide Vital Prostate Cancer Information and Resources During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. CLICK HERE to read more on this partnership. For tools, tips and resources about prostate cancer, CLICK HERE to read more.
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
AAWP Partner Testimonials
AAWP Events This Week
On this week’s Black Doctors Speak, we are joined by Michael LeNoir, MD and Noha Abeoleta, MD, founding CEO of Roots Community Health Center, a community-based, community-driven and community-empowering model for improving wellness that Roots calls “Whole Health” in Oakland, CA. Join us as we discuss COVID-19 Updates, COVID Vaccinations in Children, Pap Smears, Uterine Cancer, Climate Change, Unconscious Bias, and Sleep added to Cardiac Health Outcomes. Listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/BDS_EP_43
AAWP Delivers — Answers You Need
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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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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.
How to Choose the Right Prostate Cancer Treatment for You
The good news: You have options. Get to know what’s available based on your personal diagnosis. Just been diagnosed with prostate cancer? It’s only natural
7 Signs of Prostate Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore
See your doctor if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms. In honor of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the African American Wellness Project is teaming
Confused About Prostate Cancer Screening? Answers Are Here.
Use this simple guide to navigate through conflicting information on prostate cancer and get answers. In honor of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the African
5 Things Black Men Should Know About Their Prostate Cancer Risk
Did you know that Black men have higher rates of prostate cancer than men of other races? Here’s what you need to know about your
What to Do After You’ve Been Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be shocking. If your world feels turned upside down, here are 6 steps you can take to help stand it
6 Science-backed Ways to Prevent Prostate Cancer
Try these simple lifestyle changes to help reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer. In honor of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the African American
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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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