Healthcare Resources
A collection of healthcare resources created by and for Black people.
The Student National Medical Association
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
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National Organization of Blacks in Dietetics and Nutrition
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Provide a forum for professional development and support of dietetics, optimal nutrition and well-being for the general public, particularly those of African descent.
Blact Now!National Medical Association
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Continues to be the conscience of American medicine by working to end the disparities in health care and to improve the quality of health of minorities.
Blact Now!National Dental Hygienist Association
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Promote the highest educational and ethical standards for dental hygienists.Create definite position statements on issues impacting the profession of dental hygiene.
Blact Now!National Association of Black Narcotics Agents
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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To develop methods of improving the image of narcotic law enforcement as a viable career choice among members of the minority community, and to assist such law enforcement agencies in the recruitment of minority persons as employees
Blact Now!National African American Insurance Association
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Organized to create a network among people of color and others employed in or affiliated with the insurance industry
Blact Now!Association of Black Women Physicians
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Committed to the improvement of public health and welfare, through the advancement of knowledge concerning women and the community health.
Blact Now!Black Women's Health Imperative
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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We target the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. through investments in evidence based strategies, bold programs and advocacy outreach on health policies.
Blact Now!Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Promote the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, including Stroke, in Blacks and other Minorities and to Achieve Health Equity for all through the Elimination of Disparities.
Blact Now!African American Breast Cancer Alliance
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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"Building awareness, networking, resources and support for Black women and men impacted by breast cancer. "
Blact Now!White Coats for Black Lives
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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To dismantle racism in medicine and promote the health, well-being, and self-determination of people of color.
Blact Now!Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Promotes and utilizes research to inform scientific knowledge, program development and policy decisions, advocates for appropriate public policies for health promotion and disease prevention among African Americans,
Blact Now!National Black Nurses Association Inc.
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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"NBNA Mission: To serve as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities and improving health. "
Blact Now!National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
Black Ladies in Public Health
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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We connect people and organizations that prioritize the health and lives of Black women and their families.
Blact Now!The National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE)
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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"Mission: to promote the advancement and development of Black health care leaders, and elevating the quality of health care services rendered to minority and underserved communities. "
Blact Now!ElevateMed
https://www.elevatemed.org/
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Prioritizing physician workforce diversity. Closing the gap of financial inequity in medical education. Empowering the next generation of physician leaders.
Blact Now!Southern Black Policy & Advocacy Netwrok
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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The Southern Black Policy and Advocacy Network is to improve health outcomes and to reduce social and economic disparities impacting Black communities living in the U.S. South.
Blact Now!Black Men's Health Initiative
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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Focused on community competent prevention education and innovative interventions that will have direct results in lowering risk and improving the health status of Black men.
Blact Now!PRINCESS JANAE PLACE
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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The mission of Princess Janae Place is to help people of trans experience maximize their full potential as they transition from homelessness to independent living.
Blact Now!Gays and Lesbians Living In a Transgender Society
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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We approach the health and rights crises faced by transgender sex workers holistically using harm reduction, human rights principles, economic and social justice, along with a commitment to empowerment and pride in finding solutions from our own community.
Blact Now!The Trevor Project
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Blact Now!Black Aids Institute
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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Committed to exposing the systems and roots of oppression used around the world and in the US to particularly marginalize Black people as a whole.
Blact Now!Sister Song
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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To strengthen and amplify the collective voices of indigenous women and women of color to achieve reproductive justice by eradicatng reproductive oppression and securing human rights
Blact Now!National Black Disability Coalition
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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Nation’s organization for all Black disabled people. Membership and partners includes Black disabled organizations, disabled people, parents, family members, faith based, non-profits, and academic and policy leaders.
Blact Now!Growing and Glowing
Reproductive/Preventative Health
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Growing & Glowing connects black women to resources and trusted partners to support the unique experiences of motherhood
Blact Now!Black Health Care Coalition
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Our mission to eliminate health disparities through advocacy, access to care and health promotion activities
Blact Now!African American Health Program
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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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
Blact Now!Sisters Network
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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to increasing local and national attention to the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community.
Blact Now!National Black Child Development Institute
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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our mission to improve and advance the quality of life for Black children and their families through education and advocacy.
Blact Now!Black Women's Health Imperative
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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We target the most pressing health issues that affect Black women and girls in the U.S. through investments in evidence based strategies, bold programs and advocacy outreach on health policies.
Blact Now!Association of Minority Health Professions School,Inc.
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Promote the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease, including Stroke, in Blacks and other Minorities and to Achieve Health Equity for all through the Elimination of Disparities.
Blact Now!African American Breast Cancer Alliance
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Building awareness, networking, resources and support for Black women and men impacted by breast cancer.
Blact Now!National African American Tobacco Education Network
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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facilitate the implementation and promotion of comprehensive policies, community-led programs and culturally competent public health campaigns that benefit African Americans.
Blact Now!White Coats for Black Lives
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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To dismantle racism in medicine and promote the health, well-being, and self-determination of people of color.
Blact Now!Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Promotes and utilizes research to inform scientific knowledge, program development and policy decisions, advocates for appropriate public policies for health promotion and disease prevention among African Americans,
Blact Now!National Black Nurses Association Inc.
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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NBNA Mission: To serve as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities and improving health.
Blact Now!National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
Black Ladies in Public Health
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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We connect people and organizations that prioritize the health and lives of Black women and their families.
Blact Now!The National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE)
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Mission: to promote the advancement and development of Black health care leaders, and elevating the quality of health care services rendered to minority and underserved communities.
Blact Now!Black Nurses Rock
Black Healthcare Professional Organizations
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Mission: To inspire and empower innovative leaders that will serve and educate vulnerable communities.
Blact Now!COVID-19 and Sickle Cell Disease with special guests Dr. Milford W. Greene and Dr. Biree Andemariam.
Virtual Health Event
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Sickle Cell Disease is common among the black community. Please view for more information on how to combat COVID19 with Sickle Cell.
Blact Now!The Black Health Matters Virtual Summit
Virtual Health Event
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World-class experts on African American health. Discussion of 11 topics including Fitness/Welnnes, Diabetes, Public Policy, etc.
Blact Now!Black Women Birthing Justice
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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Black Women Birthing Justice is a collective of African-American, African, Caribbean and multiracial women who are committed to transforming birthing experiences for Black women and transfolks
Blact Now!Commonsense Childbirth
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Ancient Song Doula Services
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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At Ancient Song Doula Services we focus on the whole and not the parts. Through community, advocacy, reproductive/birth justice and education we aim to tackle some of the issues effecting communities of color.
Blact Now!Mamatoto Village
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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to creating career pathways for Women of Color in the field of public health and human services; and providing accessible perinatal support services
Blact Now!The Black Maternal Health Caucus
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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The Black Maternal Health Caucus is organized around the goals of elevating the Black maternal health crisis within Congress and advancing policy solutions to improve maternal health outcomes and end disparities.
Blact Now!MomsRising
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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MomsRising is a network of people just like you, united by the goal of building a more family-friendly America.
Blact Now!Sista Midwife Productions
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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provides education, training and consultations for communities, birth workers and organizations that work with child bearing families
Blact Now!The National Birth Equity Collaborative
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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NBEC creates solutions that optimize Black maternal and infant health through training, policy advocacy, research, and community-centered collaboration.
Blact Now!Black Women for Wellness: Maternal and Infant Health Program
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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utilizes policy and program development to call attention to the staggering rate of Black maternal and infant mortality in Los Angeles County.
Blact Now!Modern Melanin Mom
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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Blog that provides a safe space for mothers to be unapologetically black and themselves
Blact Now!Black Mamas Matter
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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Vision: We envision a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.
Blact Now!Safeguarding Maternal Health and Rights in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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Insight about the maternal health outcomes. African American women are 3-4x more likely to experience maternal mortality than any other race.
Blact Now!A Black Mamas Guide to Living and Thriving
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
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Providing resources and services to foster healthy mamas who have healthy babies that create healthy communities
Blact Now!Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2020
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
The Shades of Blue Project
General Mental Health Resources
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dedicated to breaking cultural barriers in maternal mental health by raising awareness and ensuring action is taken to break the stigma surrounding seeking treatment in the minority community when experiencing complications after childbirth.
Blact Now!Black Trans Advocacy Coalition
General Mental Health Resources
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he only national social justice organization led by black trans people to collectively address the inequities faced in the black transgender human experience
Blact Now!Black Emotional and Mental Health
General Mental Health Resources
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remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing.
Blact Now!Center for Black Women's Wellness
General Mental Health Resources
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this legacy ensures that women and families will always have access to quality healthcare. We know physical, mental, emotional, and financial health is the foundation for full and productive lives where individuals can thrive and not merely survive.
Blact Now!The Association of Black Psychologist
General Mental Health Resources
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mission and destiny as the liberation of the African Mind, empowerment of the African Character, and enlivenment and illumination of the African Spirit.
Blact Now!Transparent Black Guy
General Mental Health Resources
The Loveland Foundation
General Mental Health Resources
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Committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.
Blact Now!Brown Girl Self-Care
General Mental Health Resources
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Mission: Help Black women healing from trauma go from “every once in a while” self-care to EVERY DAY self-care
Blact Now!Black Girl In Om
General Mental Health Resources
Therapy for Black Girls
General Mental Health Resources
the siwe project
General Mental Health Resources
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dedicated to promoting mental health awareness in the global Black Community. Help reduce stigma by telling your story
Blact Now!Black Mental Health Alliance
General Mental Health Resources
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Mission: To develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities.
Blact Now!Black Health Matters
General Mental Health Resources