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Equity for All. A Future Without Tobacco Disparities.

The Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health (IAMH) collaborate with community partners to implement culturally sensitive interventions. These initiatives include community-based participatory approaches, smoking cessation services, policy advocacy, capacity-building workshops, and mini-grants to local organizations. Such efforts empower affected communities to address tobacco-related health inequities effectively.

LATEST BLOG

The Men's Health Equity Program hosted a tobacco and vaping prevention event

By Minority Institute • November 7, 2024
Epidemiologist Warren Jones gave a brief presentation on the health risks of vaping and tobacco to the 7th and 8th grade students.

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

By Minority Institute • October 7, 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.

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 • August 28, 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.