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Mildred Hunter, MSW, MPH and Georgia Buggs, RN, MPH. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region V, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, 233 N. Michigan AV, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60601, 312-353-1386, mhunter@osophs.dhhs.gov

National African American Organizations conduct health promotion and screenings activities during their national meetings and in local communities to increase the awareness of health conditions in African Americans. The screening forms used is developed by each organization to collect data during their health promotion and/or health screening activities. The Office of Minority Health through the HELIX Group conducted an assessment of the screening instruments used by select National African American Organizations. During this session panelists will: (1.)Discuss community based health promotion and health screening activities in African American communities and instruments used to collect data. (2.) Provide an assessment of data collection instruments used by National African American organizations.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to
• Develop a plan to conduct community based health screenings in African American communities. (
• Evalutate the effectiveness of health questionaires in conducting community based health education and health screening events.

Keywords: Community-Based Health Promotion, African American

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: An employee of Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region v

Recorded presentation