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.
Back-to-School Supply Drive

A local push to get students ready for the school year kicked off in Jackson. The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health and Word and Worship Church teamed up to host a school supply drive.
Black Men's Health Equity Conference
This summer, Roland Martin will visit Jackson, MS. Martin is the keynote speaker for the third annual Black Men's Health Equity Conference sponsored by the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health.
Warren Jones Discusses the Upcoming Men's Conference
Warren Jones discusses the upcoming men's conference. Warren talks about the future of Black men's health and emphasizes the importance of regular check-ups for a better and healthier lifestyle.
BLACK MEN'S HEALTH EQUITY CONFERENCE
The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health invites health researchers, community-based organizations.
The Black Men’s Health Equity Conference will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Bennie G. Thompson Academic & Civil Rights Research Center. Tougaloo College 500 W County Line Rd. Tougaloo, MS 39174.
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For our lives, we fight!
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
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 FUNDERS
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IAmH Partners
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.
