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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Health and Human Services<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Links, Incorporated established the\u00a0Health and Human Services\u00a0facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. The goal of HHS is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources. Community education about health risks is crucial and The Links, Incorporated plays a significant role in providing it.<\/p>\n
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Health Equity Ambassador Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
HeartLinks Signature Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Linkages to Life Signature Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
National HIV\/AIDS Initiative<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
National Mental Health Initiative<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
National Oral Health Initiative<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>Health Equity Ambassador Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nSince 2015, The Links, Incorporated and the American Cancer Society have worked together to address cancer disparities and drive health equity in all communities touched by cancer. Through the Health Equity Ambassador program,we seek to eradicate inequities and reduce cancer screening disparities through community outreach and education. Ambassadors receive training and ongoing support to effectively provide outreach and education related to breast and colorectal cancer prevention and early detection. The work of ambassadors aligns with evidence-based strategies to increase breast and colorectal cancer screening rates by providing one-on-one and\/or group education.<\/p>\n<\/div>
HeartLinks Signature Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>HeartLinks encourages Links members and the communities we serve to take an aggressive stance against heart disease, the number one killer of African-American women. HeartLinks accomplishes its goal by equipping our members with numerous ways to implement heart healthy programs and activities in their communities including: Walk for Healthy Living Program, Childhood Obesity Prevention Program, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program, and Red Dress events.<\/p>\nWalk For Healthy Living\u00a0<\/strong>is designed to encourage Links members, their families, and the communities we serve to improve their health by walking more. Physical activity is an integral part of a long term overall health strategy. We support this by sponsoring Links walk-a-thons throughout our communities during the last weekend in September, and by challenging community and Links members to take 10,000 steps each day.<\/p>\nChildhood Obesity Prevention Program<\/strong>\u00a0increases awareness and heightens understanding surrounding the multi-dimensional issues that contribute to obesity in African-American children and their families. Addressing childhood obesity is key to securing the health of our children and their futures. Working with community centers, churches and schools we hope to change the way children view food.<\/div>Linkages to Life Signature Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\nOrgan, Tissue and Bone Marrow Donation Awareness Signature Program Linkages to Life was established in response to the health disparities in organ, eye, and tissue (including bone marrow) transplantation. Our goal is to decrease disparities in donor registration and transplantation in the African American community. Our members work to increase the number of registered donors through community-based events and multi-media awareness campaigns. In partnership with the national organization Donate Life America, we strive to register hundreds of donors each year.<\/p>\n
To add your name to the donor registry, please visit https:\/\/registerme.org\/campaign\/linkagestolife<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>
The Links, Incorporated established the\u00a0Health and Human Services\u00a0facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. The goal of HHS is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources. Community education about health risks is crucial and The Links, Incorporated plays a significant role in providing it.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>
Health Equity Ambassador Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
HeartLinks Signature Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Linkages to Life Signature Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
National HIV\/AIDS Initiative<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
National Mental Health Initiative<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
National Oral Health Initiative<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Health Equity Ambassador Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nSince 2015, The Links, Incorporated and the American Cancer Society have worked together to address cancer disparities and drive health equity in all communities touched by cancer. Through the Health Equity Ambassador program,we seek to eradicate inequities and reduce cancer screening disparities through community outreach and education. Ambassadors receive training and ongoing support to effectively provide outreach and education related to breast and colorectal cancer prevention and early detection. The work of ambassadors aligns with evidence-based strategies to increase breast and colorectal cancer screening rates by providing one-on-one and\/or group education.<\/p>\n<\/div>
HeartLinks Signature Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
HeartLinks encourages Links members and the communities we serve to take an aggressive stance against heart disease, the number one killer of African-American women. HeartLinks accomplishes its goal by equipping our members with numerous ways to implement heart healthy programs and activities in their communities including: Walk for Healthy Living Program, Childhood Obesity Prevention Program, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program, and Red Dress events.<\/p>\nWalk For Healthy Living\u00a0<\/strong>is designed to encourage Links members, their families, and the communities we serve to improve their health by walking more. Physical activity is an integral part of a long term overall health strategy. We support this by sponsoring Links walk-a-thons throughout our communities during the last weekend in September, and by challenging community and Links members to take 10,000 steps each day.<\/p>\n
Childhood Obesity Prevention Program<\/strong>\u00a0increases awareness and heightens understanding surrounding the multi-dimensional issues that contribute to obesity in African-American children and their families. Addressing childhood obesity is key to securing the health of our children and their futures. Working with community centers, churches and schools we hope to change the way children view food.<\/div>
Linkages to Life Signature Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
\nOrgan, Tissue and Bone Marrow Donation Awareness Signature Program Linkages to Life was established in response to the health disparities in organ, eye, and tissue (including bone marrow) transplantation. Our goal is to decrease disparities in donor registration and transplantation in the African American community. Our members work to increase the number of registered donors through community-based events and multi-media awareness campaigns. In partnership with the national organization Donate Life America, we strive to register hundreds of donors each year.<\/p>\n
To add your name to the donor registry, please visit https:\/\/registerme.org\/campaign\/linkagestolife<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>