African American Health Equity Task Force
Mission:
The mission of the African American Health Equity Task Force (AAHETF) is to create a central hub for health-related, community focused, and equity centered work in order to advance positive outcomes for often marginalized communities in Buffalo and Western New York.
Vision:
The vision of AAHETF is to bring together community organizations, elected officials, government entities, labor leaders, faith leaders and more, to share events, collaborate on ideas, and offer mutual support in our individual and collective missions striving for health equity.
Who We Are (A History):
The AAHETF was established in 2014 out of concern for an increased incidence of colon cancer in the Black/African American community.
Current Partners
- Buffalo Center for Health Equity
- Buffalo Prenatal Perinatal Network
- BestSelf Behavioral Health
- City of Buffalo - Office of the Comptroller
- UB Community Health Equity Research Institute
- WNY Integrated Care
- Stan Martin Consulting, LLC
- School of Public Health and Health Professions - University at Buffalo
- Harvest House Buffalo
- Partnership for the Public Good
- Roswell Park
- No Menthol Buffalo
- LISC NY
- Erie County Central Police Services
- School of Nursing - University at Buffalo
- D’Youville University
- Real Life Dietetics & Consulting
- Confident Girl Mentoring Program, Inc.
- Center for Urban Studies - University at Buffalo
- Jacobs School, Department of Family Medicine - University at Buffalo
- Families Aimed Toward Excellence (FATE)
- Erie County Office of Health Equity
- Health Systems for a Tobacco Free New York
- Collaborative Center for Social Innovation
Questions, Inquiries, or Agenda Items can be sent to AAHETF Convener Samantha Hidalgo:
Contact:
Convener:
Samantha Hidalgo, Public Health Program Manager
Buffalo Center for Health Equity
716-713-7550
shidalgo@buffalohealthequity.org