Web Sites

African American Health Center/Net Wellness
Information provided by the University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve University.

Medline Plus
Health topics and the latest news. A service of the National Library of Medicine.  "African American Health"

African Americans and Diabetes
Information from the American Diabetes Association web site.

Black Doctor
Categories include Health Conditions, Weight Loss, Diet & Nutrition, Fitness, and Healthy Living. There is also an “Ask the Experts” board to post questions to various specialists.

Black Health Care: Addressing the Health Care Issues of African-Americans
Includes a “Disease Center” with information about specific conditions.

Black Women’s Health Imperative
Promotes the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of African American women. The organization was formerly called the National Black Women’s Health Project and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Library Books

(Selected titles on this topic. Please check the catalog for additional items.)
 

African-American Healthy: What You Need To Know To Protect Your Health, by Richard Walker, M.D.  c2011.  (613 W)

Black Woman’s Guide to Black Men’s Health, by Andrea Collier. c2007. (613.0423 C)

The Black Woman's Guide to Healthy Living: the Best Advice for Body, Mind + Spirit in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s + Beyond.  c2008.  (613.04244 B)

Family Style Soul Food Diabetes Cookbook.  c2006.  (641.56314 F)

The New Soul Food Cookbook for People with Diabetes, by Fabiola Gaines. c2006. (641.56314 G)