Health Initiative to Raise Awareness to the Crisis in Healthcare for African American Men
April 13, 2007 (Press Release) --
Upper Marlboro/Waldorf Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Launches Health Initiative to Raise Awareness to the Crisis in Healthcare for African American Men
Washington, D.C.—In partnership with the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, the Upper Marlboro/Waldorf Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will host its first ever Kappa Kare Health Awareness Day on May 4 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. The goal of the health initiative is to raise awareness to the national healthcare crisis of African American males and to address critical healthcare issues in other underserved communities. A portion of the funds from the event will be donated to an organization that provides financial support to individuals who cannot afford prescription drug coverage.
“The men of Kappa Alpha Psi want to correct glaring disparities facing fellow African American men and other underserved communities, as well as educate and encourage members of their community to live long healthy lives,” said Reginald Hampton, chapter polemarch. “We are suffering and dying from diseases such as heart disease, colon cancer, AIDS, diabetes and other chronic illnesses in disproportionate numbers. This event is a call to action for African American men.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control, African American males have the lowest life expectancy of any group in America: they live six fewer years than white males. This dismal statistic points to the overall poor health of African American men, and minorities in general, stemming from poor eating habits, risky behaviors, and lack of access to quality healthcare and information.
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is the target audience for this health initiative. Health Awareness Day sessions will include panel discussions, workshops, free health screening and testing. A wealth of healthcare information and resources will be provided to the public related to the leading causes of death for African American men. Information about critical health conditions affecting other minorities will also be provided.
Washington, D.C.—In partnership with the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, the Upper Marlboro/Waldorf Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity will host its first ever Kappa Kare Health Awareness Day on May 4 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. The goal of the health initiative is to raise awareness to the national healthcare crisis of African American males and to address critical healthcare issues in other underserved communities. A portion of the funds from the event will be donated to an organization that provides financial support to individuals who cannot afford prescription drug coverage.
“The men of Kappa Alpha Psi want to correct glaring disparities facing fellow African American men and other underserved communities, as well as educate and encourage members of their community to live long healthy lives,” said Reginald Hampton, chapter polemarch. “We are suffering and dying from diseases such as heart disease, colon cancer, AIDS, diabetes and other chronic illnesses in disproportionate numbers. This event is a call to action for African American men.”
According to the Centers for Disease Control, African American males have the lowest life expectancy of any group in America: they live six fewer years than white males. This dismal statistic points to the overall poor health of African American men, and minorities in general, stemming from poor eating habits, risky behaviors, and lack of access to quality healthcare and information.
The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area is the target audience for this health initiative. Health Awareness Day sessions will include panel discussions, workshops, free health screening and testing. A wealth of healthcare information and resources will be provided to the public related to the leading causes of death for African American men. Information about critical health conditions affecting other minorities will also be provided.
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