CEMHD

Registration is open for our upcoming collaborative Black Men's Mental Health Conference titled "Heal Brother, Heal" with the Beta Psi Foundation. Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/tas5gsyiL7

CDC’s Bernstein says cooperation is the key to more effective research

Answering emerging research questions together is crucial to improving public health, said Aaron Bernstein, M.D., during NIEHS lecture. https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/2024/6/feature/1-feature-collab-research-public-health

The president's forum has returned for 2024, to register click the link attached:

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How can we improve mental health and overall well-being amongst latino youth ? Watch this video to learn more: https://azpbs.org/horizonte/2023/11/improving-mental-health-and-well-being-among-latino-youth/

Join the CEMHD November 16th !
Light refreshments will be served. Please register using the link below. You will receive directions to the event, including instructions on parking after you register. We look forward to seeing you there!

Registration HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/6U2y4w3tXq

It's still breast cancer awareness month, but were you aware that black women are at a higher risk of fatality ? Read more on the subject in this article by the Ohama world journal: https://omaha.com/news/nation-world/business/health-care/breast-cancer-mammograms-black-disparities/article_d64e2d1d-3635-5e43-8c73-12f5e5b4d173.html

Join OWH on Thursday October 19th at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual summit focused on innovative approaches to hypertension management and treatment through community initiatives to support women's heart health. Follow this link to register: https://zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItceCupjIvHOnngPfmICX15kers57F01Q?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery #/registration

We are proud to join the HHS Office of Minority Health in celebrating ! We are committed to joining their efforts in advancing Better Health Through Better Understanding for Hispanic/Latino communities today and all year long: https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/hispanic-heritage-month/

Please see the attached flyers for our upcoming Community Forum on Healthy Aging. Registration is available using the QR code or at this link https://bit.ly/3KcxmbJ

Please see a flyer from one of our community partners. Capital District Latinos, regarding their donation drive.

One of our community partners, Capital District LATINOS, is putting on a concert series on July 20th, 21st, and 22nd. Join at the Cultural Empowerment and Community Engagement Center - 160 Central Ave., Albany NY. Registration is free and available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-west-hill-concert-series-music-is-the-balm-tickets-662474488027

https://journalistsresource.org/health/lgbtq-older-adults-disparities/

Older LGBTQ+ populations experience significant mental health disparities compared to their cisgender, heterosexual counterparts.

Mental health disparities in older LGBTQ+ populations: A research roundup While resilient, older LGBTQ+ adults face significant health and mental health disparities, a growing body of research shows.

We must address disparities in Black maternal health. Black women's lives are at risk when giving birth almost everyday because of inadequate treatment received in hospitals | Local Voices |

We must address disparities in Black maternal health [column] A group of powerful and inspiring Black women gathered at the state Capitol in Harrisburg on April 13 to demand more — more for ourselves, more for our children, more

How many hours do you sleep ? Even in sleep, disparities amongst minorities exist. This article by managed healthcare executive tells us more:

Sleep Health Through the Disparities Lens The National Sleep Foundation published a position statement about disparities last year. Earlier this year, researchers reported findings showing that White patients with a diagnosis of insomnia are more likely to be prescribed an FDA-approved medication than Black patients.

This article by the washington post lets us know the continuous struggles that black men amongst minority communities face in their health:

Black men face many more health hurdles. An expert discusses why. Black men are likelier than White men to die of heart disease and stroke, and far less likely to have health insurance. This Q&A explores why that is and what can be done.

In case you happened to miss Jennifer Roberts' talk on February 24th, good news ! You can watch the recorded talk on the UAlbany Research's youtube. This is an opportunity you don't want to pass up on: https://youtu.be/4q99yeQxSW0

Congratulations to Greg Owens for receiving the Champion for Justice Award! Your work and commitment to the university does not go unnoticed.

It can be a common misconception that other than 3rd world countries, health inequalities are most prevalent in the U.S., however even the UK'S health inequalities are on the rise.

Time to talk about health inequalities Health inequalities are increasingly being recognised as a crucial healthcare challenge in the UK

Good afternoon! The School of Public Health is hosting an event related to the Flint water crisis and environmental injustice. It is free to attend and all are welcome. Thank you!

Prostate cancer is a disease that affects millions a year, the fact that minority communities face inadequate treatment for it is a huge issue. Read more about it in this article:

Facility-level disparities linked to racial health inequality among prostate cancer patients Racial minorities in the United States are less likely to receive treatment for prostate cancer and, overall, have worse survival outcomes compared to individuals who are white.

Join us to hear Dr. Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable speak on findings on health disparities and how we as a community can do our part in reducing them. Register here: http://bit.ly/3lkcMgw

Happy International Women's day to all the powerful women that help keep the world go 'round and contribute their efforts into making us healthy human beings !