Who We Are
Goal -
Reduce health barriers by providing an avenue for minorities to have access to health service, education and awareness of what is available.
Mission -
The mission of the Minority Health Alliance of Howard Country is to reduce racial/ethinic minorities. MHAHC will provide health related programs and services to all residents of Howard Country with a focus of reaching the African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaskan Nativ and Asian populations.
Minority health Alliance of Howard county is a non profit committed to improving the health of the community and provides all services free of charges. All programs can be scheduled for individuals or groups.
Operation Fit Kids / We Can!
An obesity program designed to teach ypouth about nutrition and exercise. (Structured Curriculum)
- How to read and understand food labels
- Youth will communicate and transfer information to family
Diabetes Management Programs
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program, Self-Management program to teach diabetic participants and caregivers how to properly manage and prevent their complications and condition of diabetes (Structured Curriculum)
- Understanding the human body
- Understanding diabetes and its risk factors
- Learn proper nutrition while managing the disease and meal planning
- Monitoring your body
- Importance of physical activity
- Living with diabetes
- Learning about medications and medical curl_share_close