May is National Arthritis Awareness Month |
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May is National Arthritis Awareness Month and the AAWP aims to raise awareness about Arthritis, a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
According to the latest statistics, Arthritis affects approximately 54 million adults in the United States alone. Among those, African Americans bear a disproportionate burden. Research shows that African Americans have higher rates of arthritis-related disability and are more likely to experience severe joint pain compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
Understanding the unique challenges faced by the African American community, organizations like the AAWP are working to provide education, resources, and support for individuals living with Arthritis.
To learn more about Arthritis, its impact on the African American community, and the valuable resources offered by the African American Wellness Project, visit our website at www.AAWellnessProject.org. Together, let's spread awareness, support those affected, and work towards a future where Arthritis is better understood and managed. |
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The AAWP Would Like Your Input |
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AAWP has an upcoming paid virtual focus group on June 14th you may qualify for!
We would like to invite you to participate in our upcoming focus group to support and assess our heart health campaigns. The findings will be used to develop health education materials and guide dissemination strategies to reach seniors in the Bay Area.
Specifically, we are seeking older adults residing in the Bay area as AAWP is a national organization, based in Oakland, that has been serving the community for at least 20 years.
Participants will receive a $50 virtual gift card. If you are interested in participating in our focus group, please email: jennifer@aawellnesssproject.org by June 13, 2023.
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Healthy Living Exercise Series with Michael Lightfoot, brought to you by the AAWP |
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The AAWP believes in simple ways to be healthy and well, and regular exercise is part of having a healthy heart, and wellness in both body and mind.
This week’s exercise agenda - Push-ups, flutter kicks, heel touches, crunches and "mountain climbers"
No worries, these exercises with Instructor Lightfoot are designed to be done in the comfort of your own home and are appropriate for all levels of fitness! Some can even be done sitting down in a chair or on an exercise mat.
Join us for this four session series over the summer to get to your #healthgoals, just follow along with Michael Lightfoot and let him motivate you to be healthier! CLICK HERE to watch.
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Early Breast Cancer Screening Critical
for Black Women
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About 1 in 8 women will develop Breast Cancer in the course of their lifetime and Black women will experience a higher mortality rate from Breast Cancer. Additionally, Black women in the DC, MD and VA areas have the highest rate of Breast Cancer. This is why it's critically important to get a Breast Cancer screening before the age of 50.
With this, the AAWP recently had the pleasure to work with University of Maryland graduate student,
Oluwalayomi Omolola, who selected the AAWP as her nonprofit to partner with around this important issue for her Capstone project.
Oluwalayomi gathered information about Breast Cancer in the Black community and its affect on Black women in the DC area. She debunked some myths and shared mammogram tips in this infographic she created for AAWP.
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New Guidance about Mammograms |
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Like, Follow and Subscribe |
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LIKE, FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to the AAWP Social Media Channels for up-to-date information on African American Health and Wellness! We are a trusted megaphone for the Black community when it comes to health conditions that affect you and your family. Get SOCIAL with the AAWP today!
YouTube: @AfricanAmericanWellnessProject
Twitter: @TheAAWP
Facebook/Instagram: @AfricanAmericanWellnessProject
Linkedln: @AfricanAmericanWellnessProject
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Founded more than a decade ago, the African American Wellness Project (AAWP) was formed to respond to health disparities in the African American community and is dedicated to health equity and better health outcomes for people of color. AAWP is particularly focused on improving the health of the African American community by serving as a megaphone for trusted knowledge and information and providing guides and resources that enable and encourage African Americans to advocate for themselves and receive improved care, regardless of insurance or circumstances. Visit www.aawellnessproject.org for more information.
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The African American Wellness Project
2940 Summit St., Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (202) 210-2470
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