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The 2025 Birmingham Black Male Summit: Empowering, Connecting, and Driving Change
The 3rd Annual Black Male Summit in Birmingham was an inspiring and transformative gathering that brought together thought leaders, professionals, and community advocates from across the region. Focused on strengthening and supporting Black men and the communities they belong to, this year’s summit featured engaging discussions, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Heart health takes teamwork: How Forge AHEAD and one UAB researcher are creating lasting change
High blood pressure silently affects over 42% of adults in Alabama, often without noticeable symptoms, making it a serious health risk. Managing this condition can be challenging, especially when striving for lasting changes that improve health.
Spotlight on the Birmingham Black Male Summit: Promoting health equity and community wellness for Black Men
The Birmingham Black Male Summit is on a mission to enhance the quality of life for Black men in Birmingham by addressing critical areas of mental, physical, emotional, and financial health.
Coming Up for Heart Health Month: Forge AHEAD’s February Initiatives
This February, we’re making heart health a priority across our community. Here’s how YOU can join the movement.
Local researcher champions health equity through innovative patient outreach
In the heart of Alabama, Druss Hays is transforming clinical research through creativity and compassion. As a Clinical Research Coordinator for the Forge AHEAD FREEDOM Study.
Building healthier futures: Raynor’s work to make research accessible
“Translation requires a lot of thought regarding settings, implementers, and patients,” said Hollie Raynor, Ph.D., during the Forge AHEAD December seminar.
Embracing values-based self-care during the holidays
As the holiday season picks up, and it’s easy to get caught in the hustle and bustle. In the November 13 webinar, “Values-based Self Care for the Holiday Season and Beyond,” Kaylee Crockett, Ph.D., Forge AHEAD scholar and assistant professor of Family and Community Medicine, shared invaluable insights on aligning self-care practices with personal values.
Forge AHEAD Center welcomes new staff dedicated to advancing health equity
Meet the new Forge AHEAD staff members.
Locher emphasizes inclusive language in scientific research
“Language is the primary way we convey meaning and culture,” said Julie Locher, Ph.D., professor emerita at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, as she opened the Forge AHEAD seminar on the power of language in scientific communication in November at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Schneider Worthington receives recognition for maternal nutrition research
Camille Worthington, Ph.D., a scholar at the Forge AHEAD Center, is leading groundbreaking research on maternal nutrition.
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Forge AHEAD Center is a regional comprehensive research center funded by a P50 grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD). Click below for citation information.
