The month of February is dedicated to honoring and embracing Black history. During this month-long observance, we celebrate Black achievements honoring the triumphs and struggles of Black Americans throughout history. This year's theme, Black Health and Wellness, acknowledges the legacy of Black scholars, medical practitioners, and health care workers whose activities and initiatives have positively impacted the health and wellness of racial and ethnic minority communities. We encourage you to take time this month to share Black history, celebrate prominent Black Figures & their contributions, and take stock of systemic racism.
As public health prevention professionals’ culture & identity are key in our efforts to build health equity and inclusion. Explore the resources below to learn how individuals and organizations can continue to create change this month and all year long.
Building Health Equity & Inclusion developed by the PTTC Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Practices Work Group.
A Comprehensive Culturally Responsive Glossary: Concepts to Increase Awareness Towards Health Equity recently published by the PTTC Building Health Equity and Social Justice Working Group.
Find information on key health concerns impacting Black communities, learn about prominent historical figures within the medical field, and access resources developed by the Office of Minority Health (OMH) and its federal and non-federal partners.
Recorded Webinar: Advancing Behavioral Health Equity: National CLAS Standards in Action hosted by HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) and SAMHSA hosted
New research-based substance misuse prevention tools supporting Diversity & Intentional Inclusion developed by the New England PTTC.
Diversity and Cultural Inclusion in Prevention: Guide & Group-Assessment Tool developed by the New England PTTC.
Reflecting on Our Past, Transforming Our Future developed by the Central East PTTC.
The Central East PTTC provides a webinar that can further educate on Understanding and Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Prevention.
Why is racism a public health issue? Episode 7 of "That's Public Health" was developed by APHA and Complexly.
Celebrate Prominent Black Figures in the History of Medicine and Public Health who have:
Advanced Behavioral Health and Prevention brought to you by the New England PTTC. Follow our Twitter and Facebook accounts to view profiles shared this month.
Helped Advance the Field of Medicine brought to you by HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH).
Advocated, Supported, and Shaped Recovery brought to you Friends of Recovery NY. Follow their Twitter account to view profiles shared this month.
