Focuses on six major areas of health: infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, oral health, cardiovascular disease and specific cancers.
The AAHP strategy is to bring together community partners and resources in a collaborative and effective manner to support AAHP goals.
AAHP focuses on six major health areas: infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, oral health, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Services provided include outreach, health education, support groups, and nurse case management. The program is staffed by registered nurses, health educators, and community outreach personnel.
AAHP operates in conjunction with a volunteer executive committee that provides strategic planning and advocates for increased funding. In addition to the committee, there are two community-based coalitions focused on infant mortality and HIV/AIDS. The coalitions work with AAHP personnel to provide guidance in their respective areas of focus. A separate workgroup supports diabetes-related activities.
AAHP is funded by the Montgomery County DHHS and administered by BETAH Associates, Inc. (BETAH). The program receives additional funding from Holy Cross Hospital through two awarded grants. An award from Susan G. Komen supports cancer outreach and prevention. The other grant, a Minority Outreach and Technical Assistance (MOTA) award, provides funding for AAHP Health Promoters in their efforts to encourage improvement of the health care status of African Americans and individuals of African descent by facilitating health education, disease prevention and screening, and other outreach activities.
AAHP is committed to eliminating health disparities and improving the number and quality of years of life for African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County, MD.
