Cancer prevention starts with awareness. Check on a loved one and encourage them to get screened. #CancerAwareness #ScreeningSavesLives

Know your numbers. A healthy blood pressure before, during and after pregnancy reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke and other pregnancy complications. #IAMHHeartbeat

It is Children's Mental Health Awareness Week on February 9th. Mental health challenges affect millions of children nationwide, yet too many go undiagnosed or untreated due to stigma, lack of access, and limited resources. This week, we're raising awareness, s... #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Today is Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. IAMH stands with Black communities to raise awareness, honor lives impacted, and recommit to ending the HIV epidemic. In the Deep South, including Mississippi, HIV rates remain among the highest in the nation — driven by structural inequities, limited acce...

This Valentine's season, love starts with knowledge and care. The Institute for Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH) is proud to be featured in the Mississippi Delta Advocate w... https://msdeltaadvocate.news/peace-of-mind-is-the-real-valentine-know-your-hiv-status/ #LoveYourselfEnoughToKnow #IAMH

The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health encourages everyone to protect their health. Get screened, know your risk, and share this message. #ScreeningSavesLives #PreventCancer

Walking is one of the simplest ways to move more. And you can do it anytime, anywhere. All those steps add up to a healthier, happier you. #IAMHHeartbeat

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, is partnering with the Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology, the American Lung Association and Citizens for Radioactiv... https://stateofmo.webex.com/weblink/register/rd1a50df983486cca1682499424332f9b

Nervous about your Pap or HPV test? That's common! Here are some tips for your next Pap/HPV test. Don't hesitate to communicate your concerns or nerves with your provider (they are here to h... https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-cancer-screening/ #PapTest #PelvicExam #HealthAnxiety #HPV #PapSmear

The age-adjusted cervical cancer incidence rate in Mississippi is about 9.2 per 100,000 women, which is higher than the U.S. average of 7.5 per 100,000. Getting the #HPV vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer! #hpvcancer #getvaccinated #cervicalcancer #StopHPVCancer

Most sexually active people are likely to have HPV at some point, though most have no symptoms and are unaware. Having HPV simply means you, like so many others, have been exposed to a common virus. #HPV https://www.nccc-online.org

The #HPV vaccine is safe, effective, AND can protect you from some health problems like cancer and genital warts. #HPV #HPVvaccine #cervicalcancerprevention #endHPVcancer https://www.nccc-online.org

Today is the National Day of Racial Healing. It's a time to pause, reflect, and acknowledge the impact of racism on our lives, our communities, and our health. Healing begins when we listen, learn, and commit to doing better — together. #NationalDayOfRacialHealing #IAMH #HowWeHeal

Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health Maternal and Child Health Program Manager Latasha Rice met with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., International President, Dr. Stacie NC Grant during the sorority's the Power of S.H.E. Community Blueprint. The event confronted the Black maternal heal....

The Institute will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

The National Day of Racial Healing is not just about reflection — it's about commitment. Commitment to equity.Commitment to justice.Commitment to care rooted in dignity and respect. #NationalDayOfRacialHealing #IAMH #HowWeHeal

Racial healing starts in community spaces — homes, churches, barbershops, schools, and neighborhoods. When communities are heard and supported, healing becomes possible. #NationalDayOfRacialHealing #IAMH #HowWeHeal

Racial healing is a health issue. Where people live, work, and learn — and how they are treated — directly impacts health outcomes.Healing our communities means addressing inequities with honesty, care, and action. #HowWeHeal

The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Racial healing starts in community spaces — homes, churches, barbershops, schools, and neighborhoods. When communities are heard and supported, healing becomes possible. #HowWeHeal

Don't fall behind! Cervical cancer is preventable when problems are found early and treated. Make sure you are up to date on cervical cancer screening. #cervicalcancer #paptest #HPVtest #cancerprevention https://www.nccc-online.org

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated offer a FREE Community Health Fair on Saturday, January 17 at 10:45 a.m., featuring: • Health screenings & immunizations • Maternal health education & well... https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFl1rLI-KN9QPgf9mVLsib1Ds-xHl23cqHtdwM4f86RdERuQ/viewform

The HPV prevents cancer in both females and males. This is why it is recommended for both boys and girls at ages 11-12. Early vaccination is best. #HPV #HPVvaccine #cancerprevention https://www.nccc-online.org

At the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health, we believe racial healing and health equity go hand in hand. Join us as we honor this day with intention and action. #HowWeHeal

Healing racism is part of healing communities. On the National Day of Racial Healing, we come together to acknowledge truth, foster understanding, and move toward equity and wellness for all. #HowWeHeal

Screening can prevent cancer. Regular screening tests—Pap and HPV tests—can help find problems early and prevent cancer from developing. It's fast, easy, and saves lives. #endHPVcancer #paptest #cervicalcancer #cancerscreening https://www.nccc-online.org

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month.

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