THE BLACK BARBERSHOP HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM PARTNERS

"I made a commitment to completely cut out drinking and anything that might hamper me from getting my mind and body together. And the floodgates of goodness have opened upon me - spiritually and financially." Denzel Washington !


The success of the Black barbershop Health Outreach Program is due to the various partnerships we have created around the country. We extend a special thanks to all of our friends and partners that believed in our vision since the very beginning. Also, we are seeking additional partners that are committed to embracing the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program's challenge to screen over 500,000 African American men by the year 2011.

 

 

 

 

 
ABBOTT LABORATORIES
The leader in cardiovascular disease pharmaceuticals and diagnostics , Abbott Laboratories has shown its commitment to addressing health care disparities in underserved communities. 
CHARLES R. DREW UNIVERSITY
Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science performs high quality research that focuses on key health disparities issues. The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program’s research component will be housed at the university. 
CAL QUITS

         Because nicotine addiction is a major risk factor in effectively addressing cardiovascular disease, CalQuits, an organization dedicated to smoking cessation, has officially partnered with our program
STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
 
The Illinois Department Of Human Services   is the official partner of the Black Barbershop.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS
The California Legislative Black Caucus was the driving force for designating the month of May as “Black Barbershop Month” for the entire state of California.   
LEGENDS OF BASKETBALL

The Legends of Basketball has formally partnered with The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program and therefore has mobilized retired NBA players to support our efforts nationwide. NBA star and former Los Angeles Laker Norm Nixon is the national spokesperson for the program.    

NATOINAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS

During its 2008 convention in New Orleans, The National Conference of Black Mayors officially adopted the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program as a national initiative. The relationship is critical in that many of the cities under the leadership of African American majors experience disproporionate rates of cardiovascular disease.    

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
 

The American Heart Association and its “Power to End Stroke” program has joined the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program  to address the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in African Americans.    

AGAINST THE GRAIN MAGAZINE
Against the Grain Magazine has partnered with the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program to bring the health messages to African American men.
MARIA SHRIVER'S WECONNECT
The First Lady of the State of California, Maria Shriver and her WeConnect Foundation, is working together with the program to advance our mission.
100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA
The 100 Black Men of America, Long Beach Chapter, partnered with the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program during our May 3, 2008. The City of Long Beach hosted over 15 black owned barbershop during this historic event.
HIDDEN BEACH RECORDS

The Hidden Beach Recorings partnerhip has been an incredible asset to our vision. With talent such as Jill Scott and Dr. Cornel West, Hidden Beach Recordings has shown its commitment as a corporate citizen to addressing the issues of our communities by leveraging its music, executive talent and its various products to support our ability to implement our programs.

BURKE MANAGEMENT
PLAYGROUND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Playground Public Relations is the official PR firm for the Atlanta area. Playground PR is a top notch enterprise that is positioning the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program as a major city-wide attraction on August 16, 2008 in over 20 black owned barbershops in the Atlanta area.
A CULTURAL AFFAIR
A Cultural Affair is the official project management firm of the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program. Under the direction of Mago LaDrew, the BBHOP has benefited greatly from the organizational skills of her team.
MIRACLE MILE MEDICAL CENTER

Miracle Mile Medical Center is the home of the Releford Institute of Limb Salvage and Wound Care. Miracle Mile has partnered with the Black Barbershop Health Outreach since its inception in December 2007.

MEN'S HEALTH NETWORK

Men's health Network is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men & their families where they live, work, play, & pray with health prevention messages & tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, & patient navigation.
     

 

 

 

 

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