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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Categoriesfor seniors UncategorizedAAHP Aging Subcommittee to Host Alzheimer’s Awareness Summit on Monday, May 9, 2025
Join the AAHP Aging Subcommittee on Monday, June 9, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Silver Spring Civic Building for “Navigating the Journey,” an Alzheimer’s Awareness Summit […]
Categoriesfeatured men's health UncategorizedIn It to Win It: A Public Conversation About Black Men’s Health
As we celebrate Black History Month, the African American Health Program (AAHP) invites you to join In It to Win It: A Public Conversation About Black Men’s Health on Thursday, […]
Categoriesfeatured UncategorizedAAHP to Host National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event on Saturday, February 3 at Wheaton Recreation Center
Join AAHP at the Wheaton Recreation Center in Silver Spring, MD on Saturday, February 3 at 1:30pm as we commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This exciting in-person event is […]
Categoriesfeatured UncategorizedNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month
While diabetes poses a critical health challenge to our community, it’s a challenge we can overcome together. Proactive health management and community support are key to living a healthy, vibrant […]
Categoriesfeatured UncategorizedAAHP Community Day 2023 is May 20th!
Get ready for an unforgettable event! The African American Health Program (AAHP) is thrilled to announce AAHP Community Day 2023, happening on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 9am to 2pm […]