National Minority Male Health Project
Welcome to the Morgan State University National Minority Male Health Project webpage. The National Minority Male Health Project (NMMHP) is a multi-institutional collaborative dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles among minority males through a comprehensive program of research, education and service. It is funded through a collaborative agreement between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Minority Health and Morehouse College as the administrative coordinating body for a consortium of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Morehouse, Morgan State, Bowie State and Lincoln University. With an extensive network of community partners, members of the consortium implement specific programs and activities designed to enhance healthy lifestyles of men on their campuses, and in nearby communities in need.
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Anita Smith Hawkins, PhD is the founding Director and co-principal investigator for the Morgan State National Minority Male Health Project. Through its community partnerships, the NMMHP co-sponsors health screening events for African American men in west Baltimore, provides technical assistance to faith-based organizations to plan and implement HIV prevention programs, and is partnering with public and community-based organizations to address the health issues of the recently released ex-offender.
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The Morgan State NMMHP has focused its efforts in the areas of Re-Entry Health and HIV Prevention.
Recent Accomplishments:
- Established new community partnerships with local organizations dedicated to providing social services for recently released men and women.
- Partnered with Group Ministries, Inc. to assess the healthcare utilization and access perceptions and habits of African American males recently released from incarceration through focus groups and surveys.
- Participated in several health fairs and community outreach events to advocate men's health.
- Sponsored community events that advocate men's health.
