The Holidays Can Be Dangerous for Your Heart
Did you know that December 25 is the deadliest day of the year for heart attacks, and that more people have heart attacks between Christmas and New Year’s than at […]
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Categoriesfeatured for seniorsSalute to Caregivers!
November is Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor those who provide day-to-day care to their loved ones affected by aging, chronic illness, disability, or serious injury. To care for […]
Categoriesfeatured UncategorizedOctober is SIDS Awareness Month
The risk of sleep-related deaths is higher among Black infants than among babies of other races/ethnicities. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) happens when a baby less than a year old […]
Categoriesfeatured for seniors UncategorizedAAHP and Montgomery County Celebrate Active Aging Week October 6 -12
Montgomery County celebrates Active Aging Week from October 6–12, joining communities around the world to promote active, healthy, and socially connected lifestyles for older adults. Throughout the week, residents age […]
Categoriesfeatured for seniorsHealthy Aging Month
September is recognized as Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the wisdom and strength of older adults while encouraging positive approaches to aging. For many Black seniors, independence is […]
Categoriesfeatured Uncategorized women's healthAAHP and Community Partners Hosting the Park Goes Pink on Saturday, October 18 at Wheaton Regional Park
The African American Health Program and community partners invites Montgomery County leaders, families, and friends to Wheaton Regional Park on Saturday, October 18 from 10 AM to 2 PM for […]
CategoriesfeaturedFrom Resources to Results: AAHP to Host 2nd Annual Resource Day
Montgomery County, MD — The African American Health Program (AAHP) is proud to announce its 2nd Annual Resource Day: From Resources to Results, taking place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, […]
CategoriesUncategorizedNavigating Menopause
Menopause is a natural transition that brings a wide and sometimes confusing range of changes for women: hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood shifts, cognitive fog, vaginal/urinary changes, shifting metabolism, and […]
Categorieswomen's healthBreast Cancer Prevention for Black Women
Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, and it disproportionately affects Black women. While Black women develop breast cancer at similar rates to […]
Categorieswomen's healthBlack Women’s Fight Against Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus. Black women are disporportionately impacted are two to three times more likely to develop them compared to white women. Black women also […]