Black MenBlack Men in America face a wide range of health challenges. These challenges can be attributed to a variety of factors, including...
Mental Illness“How does a group of people survive in this country for over 400 years and not have mental health issues?” Dr. Peter Hayden, Founder of...
Heart DiseaseAlmost 17% of all deaths in Minnesota are due to heart disease (8,568 deaths in 2021), making it the 2nd-leading cause of death in the...
STDs/STIsSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These are infections caused by viruses,...
Tuberculosis (TB)…What is it?Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but...
It’s Time to Talk About Mental Health in the Black CommunityMental illness refers to a wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking and behavior. There are over 200 mental health...
The Family…the Heart & Soul of CommunityWe must reclaim our health. Our body, mind and SOUL demand to be heard, healed and cared for. Our health is non-negotiable, we are not...
The Power of People & Partnerships! University of Minnesota’s Program in Health Disparities ResearchPart I The University of Minnesota’s Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR) is dedicated to eliminating health inequities through...