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Health AND WELLNESS

WHAT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR

 A healthy community is one in which most people are free of illness, but health care is available, accessible, and affordable.

- Chairman Leon W. Russell, NAACP Board of Directors 

The Health Committee

Chairperson- 

The Health Committee: (1) works to promote, protect and maintain the health of African Americans; (2) assesses the health needs of the community; (3) advocates for equal access to health education, care, treatment and research for all Americans; (4) sponsors health-related activities such as health forums, fairs and workshops, highlighting issues of importance to people of color, and (5) supports health initiatives of the NAACP. 

Maternity Care Access - Where You Live Matters

PA Summary

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The American Maternity Care Crisis-Click on tab for video

ICYMI

Toxic stress can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains &  bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for disease, homelessness, prison time, &  early death.  

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Learn how to take action to keep eligible families covered in your community and fix a broken system.

Hands Off Our Health Care toolkit

“Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat to our nation today.” 

(SCD) affects millions of people throughout the world.

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Educational Info Repository

Resources

The Resource Center is a nationwide service of the Office of Minority Health that provides minority health literature, research and referrals for consumers, community organizations and health professionals. The Resource Center offers a variety of information resources, including access to online document collections, database and funding searches, and customized responses to requests for information.

The Resource Center is available Monday - Friday 9am-5pm EST.
Call Toll Free: 1-800-444-6472
Email: info@minorityhealth.hhs.gov

  Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month 

  Sickle Cell Disease


NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER

The first full history of Black America’s shocking mistreatment as unwilling and unwitting experimental subjects at the hands of the medical establishment. No one concerned with issues of public health and racial justice can afford not to read this masterful book.

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the leading health and wellness destination for people of color. We leverage culture, content and technology to transform people’s lives for the better. Editorially, BDO shares culturally relevant tips and strategies on health, wellness, lifestyle and longevity. 

          Find a Culturally Sensitive Doctor

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Chronic Kidney Disease Initiative

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition in which the kidneys become damaged over time and cannot filter blood as well as they should. 

The Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Initiative to provide public health strategies for promoting kidney health.

If you find and treat kidney disease early, you may be able to keep CKD from getting worse and prevent other health problems such as heart disease. 

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  • Clinical Services
  • Chester County Prescription Discount, Dental, and Health Programs
  • Community Education
  • Environmental Health Programs
  • Need a copy of your vaccine record?

So many resources

Chesco Moves with MoveSpring

 Chesco Moves with MoveSpring is a digital movement resource available at no cost to anyone who lives, works or learns in Chester County. The goal of this resource is to motivate everyone to move more, increase movement opportunities, set movement goals and have fun along the way. 

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