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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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| Model AHEC | Generation Link | Search Your Heart | Project Think About It |
| Color My Plate | ECHO | Tobacco Prevention |
Model AHEC
PROGRAM GOAL: To improve supply and distribution of health care professionals, with an emphasis on primary care in urban and rural West Tennessee, by increasing the provision of culturally appropriate, quality health care and decreasing disparities among disadvantaged and underserved populations.
TARGET POPULATION: Health professionals; Students; Faculty; Consumers
FUNDING SOURCE:
Department of Health & Human Services
via Meharry Medical College
CONTACT: Shirley Kee at 901-465-6183, skee2@bellsouth.net.
Health Careers Training Brochure
Students in career development programs
PROGRAM
GOAL: To provide innovative breast cancer education, mammograms and
follow-up diagnostic screening, referrals and support services.
TARGET
POPULATION: Medically uninsured and underserved females aged 35-69
in Fayette and Shelby Counties.
FUNDING
SOURCE: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation –
Memphis MidSouth Affiliate
CONTACT: Karen Lockridge at 901-465-6183; skee2@bellsouth.net.
PROGRAM GOAL: To provide heart disease, stroke and diabetes education, promote health screenings and encourage healthy lifestyle changes.
TARGET POPULATION: Youth (ages 8 and above) and adults in African American churches
FUNDING SOURCE: Tennessee Department of Health
CONTACT: Sadie Watkins at 901-465-6183; skee2@bellsouth.net.
PROGRAM GOAL: To provide education and awareness on the effects of alcohol and drug consumption on driving and its impact on risky behaviors.
TARGET POPULATION: Youth ages 12-17 in Fayette County
FUNDING SOURCE: Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
CONTACT: Shirley Kee at 901-465-6183 or 901-465-9838; skee2@bellsouth.net
PROGRAM GOAL: To provide nutrition education focusing on establishing healthy eating habits including consuming more fruits and vegetables to promote good health and reduce the likelihood of developing chronic diseases.
TARGET POPULATION: Youth ages 9-12
FUNDING SOURCE: University of Tennessee at Memphis.
CONTACT: Shirley Kee at 901-465-6183; skee2@bellsouth.net
Project Empowering Choices for Health Opportunities (ECHO)
PROGRAM GOAL: To provide mentoring services and promote positive self-image and self-esteem through education and family/community involvement.
TARGET POPULATION: African American males aged 9-14
FUNDING SOURCE: Tennessee Department of Health.
CONTACT: Shirley Kee at 901-465-6183; skee2@bellsouth.net.
Tobacco
Prevention
Peer-to-Peer Training
PROGRAM GOAL: To provide innovative tobacco prevention education on the harmful effects of tobacco/tobacco products and tobacco advertisement.
TARGET POPULATION: Youth aged 10-18
FUNDING SOURCE: Tennessee Department of Health
CONTACT: Shirley Kee at 901-465-6183; skee2@bellsouth.net.
