The Links, Incorporated established the Health and Human Services (HHS) facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. The goal of HHS is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources.
The Links, Incorporated established the Health and Human Services facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in our communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African-Americans. The areas of emphasis are cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, organ, tissue, and blood donation, and childhood obesity.
Our Signature Programs include:
- HeartLinks to Heart Health – engages the community to take an aggressive stance against heart disease.
- Linkages to Life – educate the African-American community about the importance of and need for organ, tissue, and bone marrow donation.
- Walk for Healthy Living – improves health with daily exercise & nutrition (Heart Walk, Susan G. Komen Walk, etc.)