Black History Month
Every February, Black History Month is celebrated in the United States. The month aims to highlight and celebrate the achievement and history of African Americans.
The contributions of many Black Americans have been long overlooked, but we hope to change that. We would like to encourage you to take the time to learn more about Black History Month. To help you get started, we have included a collection of educational resources.
Equality is a core value of NW Mind-Body Wellness. However, we recognize that there are discrepancies in healthcare among races. We believe in equal access to healthcare for all. To help reach this goal, we accept a wide range of healthcare coverage and payment options. To learn more, we encourage you to visit our About, Insurance, andContact webpages.
Overview of Black History Month
Black History Month is focused on paying tribute to the contributions and history of generations of African Americans. To help you learn more about the month, we suggest the following resources:
- Black History Month.Gov: https://blackhistorymonth.gov/
- Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH): https://asalh.org/about-us/about-black-history-month/
- History.com: https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month
Facts and Statistics about Disparities in HealthCare
The following resources can help provide you a look into the disparities in healthcare:
- CDC “Health Disparities Experienced by Black or African Americans”: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5401a1.htm
- CDC “African American Health”: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/pdf/2017-05-vitalsigns.pdf
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