Due to the ongoing pandemic, Marylanders can enroll in quality, affordable health plans through the Maryland Health Connection until March 15 for coverage throughout the year. All private health plans cover costs associated with testing, treatment, hospitalization.

Speaking of vaccines, did you know the HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) is 99% effective in preventing HPV (human papilloma virus), the virus that most often causes cervical cancer? HPV is an extremely common STD that consists of thousands of strains, some of which cause cervical cancer. Although cervical cancer is highly preventable, in the U.S., nearly 13,000 women are diagnosed each year and more than 4,000 die from it each year. Highly effective in preventing HPV infection, the HPV vaccine is routinely recommended for boys and girls ages 11 and 12.

The AAHP family wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas! As our gift to you, we are delighted to present the first edition of our AAHP Cookbook, featuring a compilation of some of our favorite healthy recipes collected over the years. Recipes include southern vegan collard greens, vegetarian lentil and mushroom meatballs, chocolate peanut butter energy balls, and more! From breakfast, to stews, to healthy deserts, we’ve got you covered when it comes to delicious recipes that protect and promote your health.

Golden Globe-winning actor, writer, and producer Taraji P. Henson brings mental health awareness to social media with her new talk show, Peace of Mind with Taraji, which airs new episodes on Facebook Watch on Mondays and Wednesdays. With her best friend Tracie Jade as cohost, Taraji speaks with celebrities, mental health experts and regular people. The series premier aired on Tuesday, December 14 and featured Gabrielle Union who discussed having post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being sexually assaulted. The show seeks to prompt serious conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.