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Forge AHEAD Center welcomes champion for community engagement in Louisiana
The Forge AHEAD Center is excited to welcome Andrea Pickett, Louisiana Clinical and Translational Science Center (LA CaTS) Community Engagement and Outreach Program coordinator at Pennington Biomedical Research Center, to our growing team.
Forge AHEAD Center launches Community Micro-Grant Program to strengthen health initiatives across the deep south
The Forge AHEAD Center is proud to announce the launch of its Community Micro-Grant Program, an initiative designed to support organizations in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi that are working to improve health outcomes related to diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Enhancing food access in Mississippi: How Stewpot and Mississippi Food Network are driving community solutions
What if accessing your next nutritious meal was uncertain? For nearly one in six Mississippians, this is a daily reality.
Bridging science and action: three scholars tackle heart health challenges
The March event featured three Forge AHEAD scholars who shared their research on addressing cardiovascular health through behavioral interventions. Their work, spanning financial wellness, food insecurity, and maternal health, highlights the need for integrated solutions that go beyond traditional public health approaches.
Exploring genetics, nutrition, and food access in Baton Rouge
Where you live shouldn’t determine your ability to access fresh, nutritious food. But for many in North Baton Rouge, it does. In parts of Baton Rouge—especially North Baton Rouge and Scotlandville—accessing fresh, nutritious food is a challenge rather than a choice.
Follow-up: how nutrition is transforming maternal health in Alabama
Last year, Forge AHEAD featured the work of Camille Worthington, Ph.D., RDN, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who is studying how home-delivered meals could improve pregnancy outcomes for Medicaid-eligible women in Alabama.
Tuskegee leads exploration of AI’s role in improving health outcomes in the deep south
Tuskegee University (TU), a Forge AHEAD Center (FAC) partner, led discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and public health at a recent bioethics forum marking its 10th anniversary.
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.
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