With a common goal of eliminating health disparities in the African American community, Anthem, Inc., the National Urban League, City of Hope and Pfizer, Inc., have teamed up to create Take Action for Health, a unique initiative focused on reducing some of the greatest health risks facing the African American community today: breast cancer, heart disease and emotional well-being.

Medicaid Finds Opportune Time to Offer Birth Control: Right After Birth

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Last month, Akia Gayle gave birth to her third child. Sixteen hours later, while she was still in her hospital bed, a doctor implanted a matchstick-size plastic rod in her left arm because she did not want to have a fourth.

Project Wellness Supports Pregnant Teens

Olivia, a 19 year old young woman, participated in the Project Wellness program as a pregnant teen in March.  When Olivia began the program she had no baby items, no education on childbirth, and no source of income.  

Anisia B., 24 years old, participated in Project Wellness beginning in November 2015.  According to Anisia, “When I first heard of the Urban League, I did not know what to expect.  I honestly did not want to participate but it was a free service.  When I went to the first meeting, I met with my coach, Tashia, and I had a really good time.  When I had questions I did not hesitate to ask, and my coach would answer every questions I had, if she did not kno

Julian, 18 years old, was 8 weeks pregnant when she enrolled in Project Wellness. Julian did not have medical insurance or a medical provider when enrolled in the program. Urban League staff was able to work with the staff at the maternity shelter to ensure that she obtained Medicaid through assisting her with the application process and providing her with a list of prenatal doctors in her area.

Did you know that 1 in 8 people with HIV don’t know they have it? That’s why CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care and that high-risk groups get tested more often.

Did you know that 1 in 8 people with HIV don’t know they have it? That’s why CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care and that high-risk groups get tested more often.

Did you know that 1 in 8 people with HIV don’t know they have it? That’s why CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care and that high-risk groups get tested more often.