June is Men’s Health Month
AAHP observes Men’s Health Month every June and invites all Black Montgomery County residents to join us in encouraging African American/Black men and boys to live a safe, healthy lifestyle!
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CategoriesUncategorizedMedStar Health Presents Men’s Health Forum on June 15 in Honor of Men’s Health Month
Join MedStar Health and organizational partners for a fun and informational virtual forum to learn techniques to protect your heart and brain health by controlling blood pressure, and managing stress, diet and exercise. The event is FREE and open to the public, but you must register.Join MedStar Health and organizational partners for a fun and informational virtual forum to learn techniques to protect your heart and brain health by controlling blood pressure, and managing stress, diet and exercise. The event is FREE and open to the public, but you must register.
CategoriesUncategorizedMENtal Health Talk on Saturday, June 5
This Saturday, June 5, at 1:00pm, in observance of Men’s Health Month, AAHP’s program manager, George McFarland will participate in “MENtal Health Talk,” a discussion on PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), depression, and other important health concerns faced by men. Felix Poteate II and Dr. E. Charles Fortune will also speak and Dr. Felicia Pressley will moderate.
CategoriesUncategorizedMontgomery County Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, the Office of Community Partnerships and the Caribbean American Advisory Group invite you to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in a virtual celebration of Caribbean heritage, culture, and music.
CategoriesUncategorizedProfessional School Counseling: Best Practices for Working in the Schools
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CategoriesUncategorizedBlack Health Wellness Week and AAHP Community Day 2021
AAHP invites you to participate in Black Wellness Health Week from May 16, 2021 – May 23, 2021 and AAHP’s 8th Annual AAHP Community Day on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 9am to 12:30pm via Zoom.
CategoriesUncategorizedCommunity Meeting on Mental Health in the African Community
On Thursday, May 13, join the African Affairs Advisory Group for a conversation on Mental Health in the African American community, featuring Shauniqua Key, AAHP’s social worker, along with Laurie-Anne Sayles, a councilmember for the City of Gaithersburg, and Stephanie Will, Mental Health Service Program Manager at Montgomery College. Conversation topics will include preventing bullying, mindfulness and stress relief.
CategoriesUncategorizedCreating a Culture of Safe Sleep
Creating a Culture of Safe Sleep Webinar Series Part 2 will take place on April 30th at 11am! This webinar will discuss findings from Dr. Malliga Jambilingham’s sleep intervention study. Part […]
Categoriesfeatured UncategorizedCovid-19 Vaccine Preregistration Now Open to County Residents 16 and Older
Montgomery County has opened preregistration at County-operated COVID-19 vaccine centers for all County residents aged 16 and older. To register for a County-operated center go to http://www.govaxmoco.com. As more vaccines come into Maryland, residents also can continue to preregister for State mass vaccination clinics online or by calling 1-855-MDGOVAX (1-855-634-6829). Residents are encouraged to preregister with the State and with the County—and advised to take the first vaccination appointment they are offered at any clinic.
Categoriesfeatured UncategorizedJoin THE CONVERSATION
“It’s time for Black folks to have a conversation between us, about us.” The Kaiser Family Foundation’s Greater than COVID campaign joined forces with the Black Coalition Against COVID to present THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us, featuring comic and TV host W. Kamau Bell in conversation with Black health care workers about the COVID-19 vaccines. THE CONVERSATION includes a series of more than 50 FAQ videos that cover an array of vaccine-related topics. AAHP encourages everyone to join the conversation by watching and sharing the videos widely.
