SAAPHI, an affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA), is a non-profit (501c3) national public health organization comprised of researchers, physician and health advocates dedicated to improving the overall health of African-Americans.
SAAPHI, an affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA), is a non-profit (501c3) national public health organization comprised of researchers, physician and health advocates dedicated to improving the overall health of African-Americans. The organization promotes and utilizes research to inform scientific knowledge, program development and policy decisions. SAAPHI’s mission includes the following goals:
• To initiate and assist in the improvement, development, maintenance and utilization of appropriate databases for the understanding of health problems and needs of African American communities.
• To promote the utilization of scientific information on African Americans in program and policy decisions.
• To formulate and advocate appropriate public policies for health promotion and disease prevention among African Americans.
• To facilitate professional development, social welfare and leadership skills among its members.
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