By: The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health | April 16, 2024
Jackson, MS (April 15, 2024) –The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health is committed to reducing health disparities in Mississippi…one community at a time. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, staff traveled to the Mississippi Delta and provided COVID-19 PPE on the go kits, HIV tests, health resources, and incentives. Hosted by the Upper Room Fellowship Ministries, the Spring Into Health wellness fair was free and catered to underserved residents throughout the Belzoni community.
For more information regarding Institute services, contact Tiffany Givens at tgivens@advancingminorityhealth.org.
Media Contacts:
Dr. Sandra Melvin
iamh@advancingminorityhealth.org
(769) 572-5263
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The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health was established in 2019 to reduce health disparities among disadvantaged and underserved minority populations in Mississippi through the development of collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders and the implementation of evidence-based public health interventions with a particular focus on health equity.
