Council on Black Health

"Increasing diversity in genetic studies is crucial for equitable healthcare advances."
How Genetic Factors Contribute to Racial Health Disparities | Psychology Today

How Genetic Factors Contribute to Racial Health Disparities Explore how genetic variations influence health disparities among racial groups and learn why diversity in genetic research is crucial for achieving equitable healthcare outcomes.

This weekend, an impressive group of scholars is attending the Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC-GTEC). Pictured are students from cohorts 5 & 6 and their mentors, including the Council's Dr. Olivia Affuso.

Here's our own Dr. Olivia Affuso at the Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC-GTEC), along with a few next-generation scientists and innovators!

Great to see our GTE Toolkit featured in STOP Obesity Alliance’s monthly newsletter. Learn more about the role health equity plays in obesity treatment, prevention, and policies here: https://gtetoolkit.councilbh.org

"Making matters worse, kidneys from Black donors in the U.S. are more likely to be thrown away as a result of a flawed system that erroneously considers all Black donor kidneys as more likely to stop working after a transplant than kidneys from donors of other races." -- The Conversation US

Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why As it is now, the transplant system treats kidneys from all Black donors as if they are at higher risk for failing, even though only some are.

✊🏾 Let's raise our voices and demand change. Our health, our rights! 🔊

https://councilbh.org/2024/06/20/repression-of-voting-and-reproductive-rights/

📢✊🏿 Two years since the Dobbs decision and Black communities are still disproportionately affected. We must continue to fight for access to healthcare and ALL of our rights. https://councilbh.org/2024/06/20/repression-of-voting-and-reproductive-rights

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✊🏾 Two years after the Dobbs Decision, the impact on Black communities is clearer than ever. Let's raise our voices and demand change. Our health, our rights! 🔊

https://councilbh.org/2024/06/20/repression-of-voting-and-reproductive-rights/

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On this Juneteenth, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Sydney Whitt and Hassan Goggins, our Youth Advocacy Training Program Development Interns and future leaders! 🙌🏾✨

Your hard work and dedication have been instrumental in helping create a vibrant and impactful youth advocacy training program. Your passion for encouraging youth to use their voices and drive change has been truly inspiring. 🌱💪🏾

Thank you for your invaluable contributions and for making a difference. 🌍✊🏾

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Three out of four bases in primary care deserts are also in mental health care deserts, maternal care deserts, or both. The Pentagon admits that "downsizing has gone too far" and may have hurt military readiness.

Half of U.S. military bases in the country are in 'health care deserts' For hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops and their families, when the Pentagon orders them to find health care off base there is none.

10 years ago, Arthur “A.J.” Johns weighed 538 lbs. Two years later, Johns – a member of our Charlotte chapter – dropped 114 pounds thanks to a church program. Today, he’s at 288. Listen to WFAE's 4-minute story (and peep the shirt)!

How a Charlotte church program saved a man's health — and life Arther "AJ" Johns said his life was saved by his friend and minister, Bishop Wade Ferguson, who introduced him to a healthy living program at the Fifteenth Street Church of God on East 15th Street.

National Black Male Health Day is brought to you by the Black Male Health Initiative, a program housed under the Council on Black Health . At the Council, we are redefining, reimagining, and realigning our vision for what’s possible because we know that one day, all Black people will live safe, healthy, and happy lives. We align our partners around this vision for health equity—integrating research, policy, and practice.

IT’S NATIONAL BLACK MALE HEALTH DAY. How are you celebrating? Tag us in your socials! https://councilbh.org/bmhi/national-black-male-health-day/

Join the Movement for Black Male Health! 🏃‍♂️🧘‍♂️
Because your health matters!!

On Thursday, June 13th, start the day by participating in a fitness activity like running or yoga.

Tag us so we can share them. Let's stay connected and get well together!

Advocate for change. Stay connected with the National Black Male Health Day movement, join ongoing initiatives, and continue supporting efforts that promote holistic wellness in your communities. Visit https://councilbh.org/bmhi/national-black-male-health-day/.

Commit to personal well-being. When was the last time you got a health screening or physical exam? Prioritize your own health, incorporate holistic practices into your daily lives, and seek support when needed. Visit https://councilbh.org/bmhi/national-black-male-health-day

Sign the pledge to acknowledge and participate in NATIONAL BLACK MALE HEALTH DAY with your friends, family, and community. Use your social media platforms, workplace, and local networks to amplify the message. The more people who know about this initiative, the greater the impact we can achieve. Visit https://councilbh.org/bmhi/national-black-male-health-day

Celebrate NATIONAL BLACK MALE HEALTH DAY on June 14th, a catalyst for long-term change and empowerment. Let's commit to holistic wellness and to creating healthier, more resilient communities for Black males. We invite you to seize this opportunity to uplift and support one another. Visit https://councilbh.org/bmhi/national-black-male-health-day to sign the pledge and join the movement. Like, share, and tag in support of National Black Male Health Day.

COME WORK WITH US!!! We’re and looking for a Part-Time Administrative Coordinator. Send cover letters and resumes to [email protected]. If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected] as well. Applicants accepted through May 31!
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The racial adjustment “traces back to slavery-era science, which was used to justify slavery by suggesting that Black people had to be forced to work to keep their supposedly weaker lungs healthy.”

Removing race adjustment from lung test could mean higher disability payments for Black vets The issue of how race is used in clinical algorithms has become a topic of widespread discussion, and controversy, in recent years.

Be sure to check out the Black Male Health Initiative Well-Being Act: Foundational Provisions for Systematic Advancement and Equity. Follow us for updates. Visit www.councilbh.org/bmhi to learn more.



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Be sure to check out the Black Male Health Initiative Well-Being Act: Foundational Provisions for Systematic Advancement and Equity. Follow us for updates. Visit www.councilbh.org/bmhi to learn more.




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Shout out to our partner Donna Lee Reed! Out of 10,000 women in the U.S., she is one of the top 5 semifinalists in Nexstar's "Remarkable Women" contest!!! Donna's standing on the far right in this photo from the set of The Jennifer Hudson Show.

KUDOS to Cheryl Emanuel of our Women’s Health Equity Institute and the Ebony Eagles of Charlotte for completing the New York Women's Half Marathon!

Be sure to check out the Black Male Health Initiative Well-Being Act: Foundational Provisions for Systematic Advancement and Equity. Follow us for updates. Visit www.councilbh.org/bmhi to learn more.




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