General Resources

African American American Resources -- Printable Brochure (PDF File)

MEDLINEPlus® is the National Library of Medicine's web site for free consumer health information See the African American Health Topic page

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Government Resources

Center for Disease Control and Prevention Black or African American Populations
See demographic information and resources around African American Health concerns put together by the CDC.

National Women's Health Information Center - African American Women
Provides a gateway to a vast array of Federal and other women health information resources.

healthfinder African American Health Topic
healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations, This section focuses on African American health concerns

Office of Minority Health Campaigns and Initiatives for African American
National campaigns to bring the best health information to African Americans to help consumers take charge of their health.

National Heart, Lung, Blood Institute

• Heart Healthy Cooking African American Style [pdf file]
  A 44 page booklet which brings together many African American favorite recipes prepared in heart healthy ways.
• HP2010 African American Gateway
  Links to Healthy People 2010 resources.
• Pamphlets on Heart Care for African Americans
  Includes information on diet, cholesterol, physical fitness and more.

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Other Resources

Journey to Wellness This online health magazine and community is designed to provide credible health information for African-Americans in a consumer-friendly format.

National Medical Association Patients and the Public Promotes the collective interests of physicians and patients of African descent. In this section, find links to resources and programs around African American health concerns.

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