AAHC

Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health

The AAHC is a leader in Public Health and has partnered with the African American community and local and state health departments, major healthcare systems, heart association, kidney foundation, American Diabetes Association, and participated in numerous federal state regional and local initiatives for over 12 years.

AAHC has engaged over 20% of Multnomah County's African American adult population (ages 18-64) in lifestyle change supporting better cardio-vascular health outcomes. By attending these programs, thousands of adults report that they substantially increased their knowledge of risk factors for heart health, stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes; that they have substantially increased amount exercise they get regularly and increased their ability to manage heart health.

NEW Tobacco Cessat
Senate Bill 734 effective January 1, 2010 Mandates that insurers cover tobacco cessation Click here to learn more about the new legislation regarding tobacco cessation
Spice it Up is a program featuring local African American chefs cooking soul food, while providing instructions for healthy cooking techniques and ethnic-specific recipes. Organized as a series, we will discuss the relationship between illness and prevention through nutrition, and healthy food preparation of culturally cherished and familiar dishes. Participants will see, taste and take home recipes for nutritious food and they will have a chance to prepare menus using techniques they learn for buying and preparing tasty and healthy food. View or Print Spice It Up Flyer

Healthy Kids Insurance Enrollment Assistance: AAHC provides enrollment assistance to African American parents to apply at the AAHC Office. Children in Oregon under the age of 19 are eligible for no-cost or low-cost health insurance depending upon the family’s income. This insurance covers medical, dental and vision care, regular check-ups and preventive care, prescription medicines and medical equipment, and mental health and chemical dependency services for at least one full year. This insurance is for children. Parents with limited income can apply to the Oregon Health Plan, which is currently putting names on a reservation list.
H1N1/Pandemic Flu Virus Outreach and Information Campaign: AAHC is developing a broad-based communication plan to address the needs, attitudes and beliefs about H1N1/pandemic flu virus within Oregon’s African American residents. Part of this campaign is to maintain current, accurate and culturally relevant information about H1N1 and preventing pandemic flu viruses.

Physical Activity Program
The AAHC offers low-cost access to physical exercise to those who qualify. If you are a US-born African American over the age of 16, come into our office for a Physical Activity Card. For a $10 quarterly fee this card grants access to either Matt Dishman Community Center or University Park every day of the week during either morning, afternoon, or evening hours (your choice). Access includes the fitness center (weights and cardio machines), water aerobics, and pool access.

Please visit our office and get your new physical activity pass!

Address: 2800 N. Vancouver Ave., Suite 100, Portland, Oregon 97227

“See the spring 2010 Matt Dishman and University Park/Columbia Pool AAHC schedule here”
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