Monday, November 1, 2021

County's African American Health Initiative

 Montgomery County's African American Health Program (AAHP) is committed To eliminate health

disparities and improve the number and quality of years of life for African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County, MD.


The Vision for the AAHP is to committed to ensuring African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County will be as healthy and safe as the rest of the population. It will achieve this by helping to :

Raise awareness in the Montgomery County community about key health disparities.
Integrate African American health concerns into existing services and programs.
Monitor health status data for African Americans in Montgomery County.
Implement and evaluate strategies to achieve specific health objectives.


The AAHP works with the community 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 a wide range of healthcare professionals, including physicians, registered nurses, health educators, and community outreach personnel.

To view currently programming and events, click here.