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Health
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Black AIDS Institute: Resources 
 A collection of reports on the incidence and issues of AIDS/HIV among black Americans. Includes a link to the institute's clinical trials information and links to other data sources. From a nonprofit organization "dedicated to reducing HIV/AIDS health disparities by mobilizing Black institutions and individuals in efforts to confront the epidemic in their communities." http://www.blackaids.org/ShowList.aspx?pagename=ShowList&ListingType=showall&ArticleType=RESOURCE&ActionSource=page Topics: Black Resources, Infectious Diseases Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Body and Soul: A Celebration of Healthy Eating and Living
This site presents a program for African American churches to encourage their members to learn about how diet can reduce the risk of serious disease, and other aspects of healthy eating. Find background about the program, which consists of four "pillars," success stories, a resource directory, and downloadable program materials, templates, and images. From the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, and the American Cancer Society. http://bodyandsoul.nih.gov/ Topics: Black Resources, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 16, 2009 Journey to Wellness: An Online Health Magazine For African Americans
This website features articles on health issues affecting African Americans, covering general health, disease and prevention, faith and wellness, and consumer health topics. Includes archived broadcasts of the Journey to Wellness radio talk show (hosted by Dr. Mary Harris) that broadcasts on CNN Radio and other stations. The website and radio show are produced by a communications company "specializing in the production and dissemination of health care information targeted to ethnic minorities." http://www.journeytowellness.com Topics: Black Resources, Health Last updated Mar 22, 2006 MedlinePlus: African-American Health
Collection of links to sites about health issues of importance to African-Americans. Topics include prevention and screening, nutrition, genetics, research, statistics (suicide, cancer, heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and more), and material for men, women, and children. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/africanamericanhealth.html Topics: Black Resources Last updated Jan 29, 2007 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD)
Material about this day observed annually each February. "The primary goal of NBHAAD is to motivate African Americans to get tested and know their HIV status; get educated about the transmission modes of HIV/AIDS; get involved in their local community; and get treated if they are currently living with HIV or are newly diagnosed." Includes facts and statistics, details about getting tested, video clips of public service announcements, and links to related sites. http://www.blackaidsday.org Topics: Black Resources, Infectious Diseases Last updated Jan 29, 2007 |
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