AAWP Newsletter
October 19, 2023
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
September 13, 2023
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month shines a vital spotlight on a concerning issue, particularly for African American men. Statistics underscore the gravity: African American men are 76% more likely to develop Prostate Cancer and twice as likely to die from it compared to white men.
August 18, 2023
Let’s Boost Your Health During National Immunization Month
August 2, 2023
August is Back-to-School and National Immunization Awareness Month Awareness Month!
It’s August, which means Back-to-School and National Immunization Awareness Month. Make sure you and your kids are ready by being caught up with all the shots required. We’ll be sharing out information, tips, and resources vetted by our trusted network of doctors and medical experts.
July 13, 2023
July is CDC National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!
June 29, 2023
Tune in to the Black Doctors Speak Podcast with renowned physician expert and AAWP Founder, Dr. Michael LeNoir, for an engaging and informative discussion on Prostate Cancer Management. In this episode, Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Langford and a special guest who shares his personal experience and dissatisfaction with his Prostate evaluations.
June 19, 2023
June 8, 2023
During Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, it is essential to shed light on how this condition specifically affects the African American community. African Americans are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, experience higher rates of diagnosis and often face unique challenges in accessing care and support.
May 25, 2023
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month
May 11, 2023
April 26, 2023
April 12, 2023
National Minority Health Month (NMHM) is an annual observance held in April to help raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. There are many factors that contribute to health disparities which include: social determinants of health, such as poverty, lack of access to quality healthcare, and discrimination.