African immigrants in the United States are one of the fastest-growing immigrant communities. Too often their experiences are lumped in with the experiences of US-born Black Americans. Because of language, culture, the impact of migration, and other factors, African immigrants have needs and stories distinctively different from US-born Black Americans. This discussion will provide an […]
At The Heart of the Matter Webinar Series launches with a review of cardiovascular disease ‘state of the community’ in the African American community. Join us as we hear from patients and community organizations working in their communities to lift the excess burden of cardiovascular disease in African Americans. Patients and patient advocacy groups interested […]
In this panel session, four students from the American Heart Association's HBCU Scholar program will present their research experience. LEARN MORE REGISTER FOR EVENT
The work of doing good requires resources to advance research, support student internships and community engagement. Find out about public and private funding opportunities, including the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to support community-engaged work in HBCU communities. LEARN MORE REGISTER FOR EVENT
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect African American communities disproportionately, HBCU’s are at a crux to empower, develop leaders and create a platform for change. In this discussion, we hear perspectives from HBCU staff and students around challenges, effective methods, strategies, and outcomes in engaging HBCUs in the fight against COVID-19. LEARN MORE REGISTER […]
African immigrants have been uniquely affected by the coronavirus crisis. Social, cultural, and systemic factors place African immigrants at greater risk of both acquiring coronavirus and experiencing severe symptoms or death related to COVID-19. However, to date, information is not being systematically collected and translated to support the real-time development of effective, culturally, and linguistically […]
At The Heart of the Matter Webinar Series explores the intersectionality of physical and mental health. COVID19 has surfaced the concerns that African Americans have as it relates to isolation, grief, loss, and community trauma. This session will also highlight the mental health needs across generations including addiction and suicide in young adults. Join us […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect African American communities disproportionately, HBCU’s are at a crux to empower, develop leaders and create a platform for change. In this discussion, we hear perspectives from HBCU staff and students around challenges, effective methods, strategies, and outcomes in engaging HBCUs in the fight against COVID-19. LEARN MORE REGISTER […]
In August and September, CCPH and partners brought to its virtual table an HBCU community of students, clinicians, researchers, and educators with patients, caregivers, and African-American community organizations for a series of bi-weekly discussions on CVD and its intersection with COVID-19, Black women’s health, and mental health. This WEBINAR SERIES will culminate with a VIRTUAL […]
A virtual round-table of community Community-Based Participatory Research(CBPR) practitioners discussing how pivots have been essential during the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial injustice to continue advancing the work. We will explore how panelists have handled the challenges and found opportunities to rapidly develop new partnerships and sustain long-standing ones using a CBPR approach. The […]
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health and Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics - Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) present: A Community-Engaged Approach to COVID-19 Testing in African-American Churches Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an innovative approach to combating health inequities through robust partnerships, community mobilization, and responsiveness to community-identified needs and assets. This webinar will describe a faith-based partnership that […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, issues of community engagement and health equity emerged as critical areas of focus. Throughout this period, Community-Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) serves as the engagement lead on several NIH COVID-19 projects. Most recently, CCPH has partnered with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as the community engagement lead on a new […]
