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CHAMPS is a collaborative project with:
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American Cancer Society
800.ACS.2345
www.cancer.org
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary
health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health
problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. |
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Atlanta
Medical Association
www.atlantamedicalassoc.org
Founded
in 1890, the Atlanta Medical Association, Inc. (AMA) is the oldest African
American physician organization in the country. Today, the organization
continues to promote and protect the collective interests of minority
physicians and their patients through its mission. |
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Clark Atlanta University
404.880.8000
www.cau.edu
Mission: As an institution grounded in
the liberal arts, the University is committed to the development of
productive and creative students who excel in their chosen careers and who
become responsible citizens in their communities and the world.
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Fulton County Department of Health & Wellness
Aldredge Health
Center
99 Jesse Hill, Jr. Drive
www.co.fulton.ga.us/departments/health.html
Mission: To protect and promote
the health of all the people of Fulton
County
and to assure the conditions under which people can be healthy. |
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Georgia Department of Human Resources
- Men's Health Initiative
Atlanta metro: 404.818.6600
Statewide (Toll free): 866.351.0001
www.dhr.georgia.gov |
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Georgia Commission on Men's Health
404.656.4507
www.communityhealth.state.ga.us
Our mission is to be the catalyst to promote and improve the quality of
the physical, social and mental health of men in the state of Georgia. |
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Georgia Prostate Cancer Coalition
770.631.0910
www.4npcc.org
We
are a non-profit all volunteer organization that strives to save lives by
promoting greater awareness of prostate cancer in Georgia - including the
make up of the disease, importance of early detection, treatment options
and quality of life issues. This is accomplished through: event
sponsorship, speaker availability, dissemination of materials, and one-on-one assistance to those diagnosed with prostate cancer.
In addition, we advocate at the Federal, State and Local levels for
increased research funding to find a cure.
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Midtown Urology
404.881.0966
www.midtown-urology.com
The
staff of Midtown Urology and Midtown Urology Surgical Center are dedicated
to providing excellent urologic care. We offer complete
diagnostic services, medical treatment, and innovative surgical procedures
for urologic problems. We believe in comprehensive follow up and
educational support. The staff of Midtown Urology treat our patients
with the utmost quality care.
The Department of Medical Research was established to conduct medical
research studies as a response to the growing urologic problems
confronting the community. Projects undertaken by this department
include clinical trials generated by pharmaceutical companies, national
research entities, and "in-house" studies designed by Midtown Urology's physicians and Department of Medical
Research. |
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Morehouse College
Chivers-Grant
Institute for Family & Community Studies
404.681.2800
www.morehouse.edu
The Chivers-Grant Institute for Family
& Community Studies is a self-supporting research and service unit of
the department of sociology at Morehouse College. The general mission of
the Institute is to conduct basic research and develop and manage projects
to serve the needs of underserved populations.
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National Black Men's Health Network
404.524.7237
www.nbmhn.net
The National Black Men's Health Network was founded in June 1987 to
address the serious health concerns facing the African American Community
and African American males in particular. African American males are a
group known to suffer extremely high rates of heart disease, cancer,
homicide, alcoholism, drug abuse, HIV disease, and unintentional injuries,
all of which could be prevented by culturally appropriate community health
education.
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