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It Takes a Village to Make Preventive Health a Priority in America

Health conversations do not always start in a doctor’s office. Sometimes they start in a barbershop, during a counseling session, at a community event, or in a church where people feel comfortable talking about their health. That is the idea behind “It Takes a Village,” a Novartis community health campaign,…
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The Fight Against Vaccine Misinformation

The Fight Against Vaccine Misinformation Reaching Black communities with credible health information requires trust and facts. (Caption: As vaccine skepticism persists in Black communities, trusted health professionals and community-based outreach can help turn credible information into confident health decisions.) More than 2,300 measles cases have been reported in the United…
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Jonathan Majors’ Skin Screening at Black Men’s Wellness Day Highlights Eli Lilly and AAMWA Partnership

Jonathan Majors’ Skin Screening at Black Men’s Wellness Day Highlights Eli Lilly and AAMWA Partnership The partnership brings dermatological health education, screenings and care navigation directly into underserved communities.(Caption: Actor Jonathan Majors joins thousands of other men and community members to get his free screenings during Black Men’s Wellness Day…
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Thousands Expected at Black Men’s Wellness Day in Columbus as Fabolous and Jonathan Majors Join Celebration of Health and Wellness

Thousands Expected at Black Men’s Wellness Day in Columbus as Fabolous and Jonathan Majors Join Celebration of Health and Wellness  African American Male Wellness Agency host annual event at a new location, providing free health screenings, 5K walk and run, family activities and appearances by platinum-selling rapper Fabolous and award-winning…
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How One Event is Rewriting The Story of Black Fatherhood

More than half of the nation’s Black children are growing up with their dads in the home. Yet the narrative about Black fatherhood has been slow to catch up to the reality.  The AAMWA “Cooking With Dad” event has grown in popularity since its inception.  The story about absentee Black fathers that America has told for decades…
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Black Women Are Not the Problem, The System Is  

Drivers of HIV Disparities Among Black Women  A Disproportionate Impact  Despite advances in prevention and treatments, Black women remain disproportionately affected by HIV.   According to the CDC, Black women account for roughly half of the new HIV cases among women, despite only making up 13 percent of the female population in the United States.…
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AAMWA Receives Grant Award to Expand RMRT Mental Wellness Initiative

AAMWA Receives Grant Award to Expand RMRT Mental Wellness Initiative Youngstown, OH — The African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is pleased to announce it has received grant funding from the Western Reserve Health Foundation Valley, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, to support and expand…
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U Got This! Expanding Community-Based Diabetes Support Through Advanced Glucose Monitoring 

Black Americans face disproportionately high rates of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and kidney disease. In 2022, Black Americans died from diabetes 78 percent more often than the U.S. population overall. Yet conversations about treatment often focus on single solutions rather than the full picture of health.  As medications like Ozempic gain popularity for…
(A community member getting screened during the HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event) 
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Columbus Partners Provide HIV Screening to Help Communities Get Checked Out Not Checked In

HIV in the United States affects every race and ethnicity, but for Black Americans, the virus remains a stark reminder of persistent health inequities and missed preventative action steps.   On February 7, in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA), Gilead Sciences, the Aids Healthcare Foundation, Franklin…
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Advancing Health Equity Nationwide by Bringing Preventive Care Directly to the Community

Across cities nationwide, the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is working to close persistent gaps in preventive care, chronic disease awareness, and mental wellness by bringing health services directly into communities. Through large-scale screenings, culturally responsive programming, and partnerships with healthcare professionals, AAMWA is helping individuals understand their health…
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The Uplift That Carries a Mother and Daughter 

Stephanie Burbridge-Hall never imagined she would become the lifeline keeping her mom’s world from falling apart. She returned to her childhood home to care for her mom, Shirley Burbridge, who suffers from dementia.  Stephanie talks about her mother with deep compassion. Before Stephanie’s dad passed away, his final request was for her to take care of his wife.   After his passing, Stephanie noticed her mom’s cognitive decline was becoming…
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Philadelphia 76ers Shine a Spotlight on African American Male Wellness Agency

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIxqZJMtwkI&feature=youtu.be In a commendable display of community engagement, the Philadelphia 76ers recently joined forces with the African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) during a game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Sixers, known for their commitment to social responsibility, named the AAMWA as a community spotlight and extended a warm invitation…
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Fighting for Health Equity on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The African American Male Wellness Agency (AAMWA) is taking a leading role in a collaborative effort with R&B recording artist Al B. Sure! and Rev. Al Sharpton, who serve as the Executive Chairman and Senior Adviser of the Health Equity in Transplantation Coalition, respectively. This coalition, comprising health…
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