Reducing Health Disparities in  Mississippi

Our ultimate goal is to eradicate health disparities and attain health equity, guaranteeing that all individuals can reach their highest possible standard of health.

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African Americans face high rates of death and illness, so we must help them quit smoking, encourage early cancer screenings, get more people tested for HIV, promote healthier lifestyles, and ensure they have access to quality health care.


Our Programs


IAMH programs are being implemented in the state of Mississippi with the goal of addressing the most pressing health issues currently impacting African Americans. We are leading the effort to make optimal health and well-being a reality for all Black women and girls.

Campaigns and Initiatives


As part of our initiatives, we implement campaigns and programs in conjunction with partner organizations in an effort to spread awareness about pertinent health issues among Black minorities.

Impact Stories

IAMH Men's Health Program Hosted a Youth Health Rally at Mcevans High School in Shaw, MS

By Minority Institute • 07 Oct, 2024
IAMH Men's Health Program Hosted a Youth Health Rally at Mcevans High School in Shaw, MS on September 27th for tobacco and vaping prevention. Student's were educated on the dangers of smoking tobacco and using vaping devices. Students were given a brief presentation about smoking and preventive health by IAMH Epidemiologist Warren Jones and Mcevans High School students.

Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program

By Minority Institute • 02 Oct, 2024
Our program specialist Mrs. Joyce Roundtree-McCoy did an awesome job spreading the word about the Rural Maternity and Obstetrics Management Strategies (RMOMS) program. For more information watch the interview or email jrmccoy@advancingminorityhealth.org .  The full video story can be viewed here .

Tobacco Symposium

By Minority Institute • 27 Sep, 2024
The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health, We Collab, and Healthy Places By Design recently hosted a Tobacco Symposium on September 19, 2024. Symposium participants discussed strategies and solutions to reduce tobacco and vape usage in our state.

Ethan started smoking menthol cigarettes because he wanted to be "cool." He wanted to be like the people he saw in movies and commercials. In this video, he describes how smoking affected his health.

By Minority Institute • 28 Aug, 2024
Ethan started smoking menthol cigarettes because he wanted to be "cool." He wanted to be like the people he saw in movies and commercials. In this video, he describes how smoking affected his health and shares that he had two smoking-related strokes. This powerful story illustrates why quitting is one of the best decisions you can make for your health.
Mr. Donny Epting, Dean of Students

Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health #IAMH supplied 200 students with COVID-19 PPE Kit

By Minority Institute • 17 Aug, 2024
Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health #IAMH, took proactive steps by providing 200 students with essential COVID-19 PPE Kits at Hinds Community College in Utica. In the video features is Mr. Donny Epting, Dean of Students.

Introduction to IAMH with 
Dr. Melvin

We offer community-based strategies to increase awareness and reduce health disparities.

The Institute was established in 2019 to reduce health disparities among disadvantaged and underserved minority populations in the southern region through program development and implementation, training and technical assistance, organizational capacity building, grant writing and evaluation. The areas covered by the Institute include all 82 counties of Mississippi. We offer full portfolio of health resources that provide a wide array of services, to help reduce health disparities within our community. With our expertise and extensive knowledge and skillset, we improve health outcomes for the underserved and disadvantage throughout the State of Mississippi.

IAMH Programs

Here are some of the programs we have designed.

BLACK MEN'S HEALTH

EQUITY COUNCIL

Join the Black Men's Health Equity Council, a dedicated initiative aimed at tackling and minimizing health inequalities that disproportionately affect Black men.

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The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health is committed to working with likeminded organizations and agencies dedicated to improving the health of Mississippians.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health as a Section 501(c)(3) public charity. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 83-4631016. Contributions to The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health may be eligible for a tax deduction in the U.S.A., please consult your tax advisor for eligibility. No goods or services will be offered or provided in exchange for this contribution.

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