Merry Christmas from IAMH! This season, we celebrate community, compassion, and the gift of health equity. Thank you for standing with us as we uplift families, strengthen futures, and advance minority health—together. Wishing you peace, joy, and wellness today and always. ❤️

The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH) is proud to share our Fall 2025 edition of Community Connections—highlighting critical issues impacting our communities and the work being done to advance health equity. You can download the full... https://www.minority-institute.org/media/

Our Public Policy and Community Engagement Manager, Markyel Pittman, facilitated "Our Turn: Youth Voices Leading the Way" at the Mississippi Black Leadership Summit. Young leaders from local HBCUs shared what they need to succeed — mentorship, resources, access, and real opportunities to lead. ....

This Giving Tuesday, Your Gift Can Change the Health Future of Mississippi. When you give to IAMH this Giving Tuesday, you're not just donating — you're investing in healthier mothers, stronger families, empowered communities, and a more equitable M... minority-institute.org/donations #GivingTuesday

It's National Handwashing Awareness Week — and clean hands are more powerful than you think! Did you know: simple handwashing with soap and water can help prevent around 20% of respiratory infections (like colds, flu, and COVID) — and about 30% of diarrheal il... #CleanHands #HandwashingWeek #IAMH

National Influenza Vaccination Week Is Here! Flu season is officially in full swing — and now is the perfect time to protect yourself and the people you love. Getting your flu vaccine isn't just about staying healthy… It's about protecting your fami... #NIVW #FluShot #FightFlu #InfluenzaPrevention

The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health partnered with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Lambda Omega Chapter, and The Ebony Pearls Foundation for a suitcase drive supporting unhoused residents in Jackson.

Today, we honor the lives impacted by HIV/AIDS and reaffirm our commitment to advancing health equity, eliminating stigma, and ensuring every community—especially Black and minority populations disproportionately affected by HIV—has access to testing, treatment, and prevention. #WorldAIDSDay

Join Team Baby Depot and win! Help families keep their babies dry and healthy. Visit minority-institute.org/donations #BabyDepot

Strong families build strong communities. Support our Giving Day efforts to uplift families across Mississippi. Submit your tax-deductible contribution at minority-institute.org/donations

Support our work today with your tax-deductible contribution. Visit minority-institute.org/donations. #BabyDepot

Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health is closed Wednesday, November 26-Friday November 28, 2025. We will reopen Monday, December 1, 2025

Score a touchdown this holiday season. Give to the Baby Depot. Visit minority-institute.org/donations #BabyDepot

From swaddles to school supplies, the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health stands strong for families. Remember us on Giving Tuesday. Minority-institiute.org

Healthy families make healthy communities. The Institute helps individuals and families across Mississippi get the support they deserve. #BabyDepot

We're spotlighting a powerful message from NBA legend Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar — and how the Institute for Advancement of Minority Health (IAHM) is standing alongside him in bringing prostate cancer awareness into the spotlight in Black communities. Kareem revealed in a recent essay that he battled ....

👵🏽👴🏽 Behind every person living with Alzheimer's is a caregiver with extraordinary strength. This month, we recognize and celebrate the families, friends, and professionals who give their time, patience, and love each day. Your compassion makes all the di... #AlzheimersAwareness #CaregiverStrong

This holiday season, many of our friends and families are struggling with difficult choices no one should have to make. You can help. By supporting the Institute, you provide warm meals and hope to those who need it most. Every gift—no matter the size—creates real... minority-institute.org/donations

Attention Belzoni Residents. Join us for December 1 for World AIDS Day. Free HIV Testing, health screenings, and wellness services. Vendors are welcome. For more information, contact [email protected].

Today is World COPD Day. COPD can make everyday tasks—like walking, climbing stairs, or even breathing—feel overwhelming. But with awareness, prevention, and access to care, we can change outcomes. What you can do today: ✔️ Learn the symptoms: chronic cough, shortnes... #WorldCOPDDay #COPDawareness

The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH) proudly stands with communities nationwide to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer—a disease that often shows few symptoms until it's advanced. IAMH remains committed to promoting health equity, incre... #PancreaticCancerAwareness #IAMH

Hey Mississippi! You may not realize it, but here in the Magnolia State the virus is quietly hitting our community harder. In Mississippi, new HIV infections still hover at a high level. If you're 15-24, living in Mississippi and you're Black, you've got to know this: HIV isn't so... #StopHIVStigma

Need more details about the Tell Ten Challenge? Warren Jones shared all the details on WJTV's Live at Nine. Check it out and join in! You can join the challenge at www.minority-institute.org/tell-ten-challenge.

Did you know that lung cancer screening can detect cancer early? A quick, painless scan could make all the difference. Talk with your healthcare provider or visit lungevity.org to learn more.

Our friends and families are facing tough choices this holiday season. Help the Institute provide meals for those in need. Give today. Each donation makes a difference. Donate at: minority-institute.org/donations.

Lung cancer stigma often makes it harder for patients to share their experiences and seek support. Assumptions about smoking can overshadow the fact that anyone with lungs can get lung cancer. Open conversations and accurate information help shift the focus to awareness and early detection. Lear....

Did you know? In the state of Mississippi, the age-adjusted incidence rate for pancreatic cancer (all races, both sexes, all ages: 2017-2021) is approximately 13.9 cases per 100,000 people. Across the U.S., Black individuals experience the highest mortality fro... #CancerAwareness #PancreaticCancer

Let's Stop HIV Together—in Mississippi and everywhere. In our home state, nearly 10,000 people are living with diagnosed HIV—and Black communities carry a disproportionate burden. #EndHIVStigma

Smoking rates in Mississippi continue to be among the highest in the U.S., especially in counties with high poverty and limited access to healthcare.. The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health is committed to advancing health equity by: ✔️ Providing edu... #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #IAMH

At the Mississippi State Department of Health, 525 new HIV diagnoses were reported in 2023, signaling that our state continues to face a pressing public health challenge. What stands out even more: while Black Mississippians make up an estimated ~37 % of the state's population, they represent a....

November is National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Each year in Mississippi, the age-adjusted incidence rate of pancreatic cancer is about 13.3 cases per 100,000 people. The age-adjusted mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is around 12.7 deaths per 100,000 p... #PancreaticCancerAwareness #IAMH

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This month we shine a light on lung cancer — the deadliest cancer for both men and women in Mississippi and across the U.S. At IAMH, we're committed to raising awareness, increasing early screening access,... #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #IAMH #MississippiHealth

We're calling on men everywhere to step up for their health. Tell 10 men to schedule their checkups, know their numbers, and take action today. Watch the video. Share the message. Be the change. Visit minority-institute.org/tell-ten-challenge #IAMHTellTen #MensHealth

We at the Institute for Advancement of Minority Health believe every baby deserves a healthy start in life—regardless of race, zip code, or income. That's why we're dedicated to: The overall infant mortality rate in Mississippi reached 9.7 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024... #SIDS #InfantHealth

Don't miss the 2nd Community Suitcase Drive from 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Saturday, November 13, 2025, at The Ivy Pointe, 5959 I-55 W. Frontage Road, Jackson, MS (Turn right at Devon Storage).

At the Institute for Advancement of Minority Health, we take pride in bringing light to Hypophosphatasia (HPP), a genetic bone disorder that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. Prevalence estimates for severe HPP in North America and Europe are ... #WorldHypophosphatasiaDay #HPPawareness

Only about 57.7% of adults in Mississippi reported visiting a dentist in the past year. More than half (≈ 53%) of adults have had one or more permanent teeth removed because of gum disease or tooth decay—compare to about 41% nationally. We believe that good oral h... #DentalHygieneMonth #OralHealth

Here at the Institute for Advancement of Minority Health, we're standing with the psoriasis community—especially in Mississippi, where we know that health equity matters. Across the U.S., approximately 3% of adults have Psoriasis — that's more than 7.5 million people. Share this post with someo....

Mississippi has one of the highest ADHD diagnosis rates in the U.S. — about 14.4% of children have been diagnosed, compared to a national average of roughly 11.3%. Rural regions, including parts of the Mississippi Delta, experience higher ADHD rates and lower acce... #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHDSupport

We at the Institute for Advancement of Minority Health are raising awareness about a heartbreaking reality. #SafeSleep #SIDS #InfantHealth #HealthEquity #MinorityHealth

The age-adjusted mortality rate for female breast cancer in Mississippi was around 23.5 deaths per 100,000 women, which is higher than the U.S. average (about 19.6 per 100,000). Together, we can work toward a future where no woman in Mississippi loses her life to brea... #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Across Mississippi, too many African American and minority women experience the heartbreak of pregnancy and infant loss. #PregnancyAndInfantLossAwareness #MinorityHealth

The Black Men's Health Equity Council is building a movement to improve the health and well-being of Black men across Mississippi. We meet once monthly in person and via zoom on the 4th Thursday of every month. Join us today http://bit.ly/4gP42Y2.

In the U.S., about 42,240 new cases of liver and intra-hepatic bile duct cancer are expected in 2025. At the Institute for Advancement of Minority Health, we believe everyone deserves a chance at a healthy future—free from violence and chronic disease. #LiverCancerAwareness #OctoberIs4Liver

At the Institute for Advancement of Minority Health, we're committed to uplifting voices, advancing health equity and holding space for survivors and communities to heal. This Domestic Violence Awareness Month — and every month — we stand together in solidarity, action and hope. In Mississippi, ....

Community Suitcase Drive for the Unhoused Imagine having to carry everything you own in a plastic bag. For many who are unhoused, that's daily life. You can make a difference. Donate a rolling suitcase with working wheels and handles to help someone move safely and with dignity. Collection Da....

We believe Mississippi mothers deserve support, justice, and a system that values their lives. Join the Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus as we confront the maternal health crisis and advocate for real change. Mississippi State Capitol October 30, 2025 | 9:30 AM – 1... #BlackMaternalHealth #MLBC

🦴 Today is World Osteoporosis Day! At the Institute for Advancement of Minority Health, we're shining a spotlight on a silent disease that weakens bones and can lead to fractures — osteoporosis. #WorldOsteoporosisDay