Our Mission
Our objective is to target racial and ethnic minorities in the Greater Lafayette Area and its surrounding communities. Hanna’s Health Initiative along with Indiana Minority Health Coalition are committed to supporting programs and services that will reduce racial and ethnic health disparities in Tippecanoe County and improve health outcomes within those groups. Target population are African American, Hispanic/Latino and our two most vulnerable groups, Seniors and children.
Prevention Programs
Adult:
Obesity
- Eat, Play, Grow
- WE CAN!
Heart Disease and Oral Health
- None at this time
Children:
Obesity
- Operation Fit Kids
- Eat, Play and Grow
- Media Smart Youth
- WE CAN!
Oral Health
- Shining Smiles
- A Lifetime Healthy Smiles
- Teeth to Treasure
- Watch your Mouth
Health Presentations
Adult
Obesity
1. Physical Activity Adult
2. Land use and public places
Oral Health
1. Take care your teeth
Heart Disease
1. Heart attack and emergency care
2. Know stroke
3. Get your blood pressure checked
Youth
Obesity
1. Physical Activity Youth
Oral Health
1. Take care of your teeth
2. Take care of your teeth teens
Education and Awareness Activities:
Health Fairs, Mental Illness, Immunizations, Obesity, Heart Disease, Oral Health, Diabetes, and Health Screens.
Health Screens
Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 10:30am-12pm
Check your BMI, Weight, Skeletal Muscle, Viscera Fat, Blood Pressure
Health Screens offered at other times, you would need to make an appointment.
Referral
Referral services and follow-ups are also available to ensure that individuals have adequate access to needed services in the community.
For more information contact:
Tracy Fuller
Executive Director
Minority Health Coalition of Tippecanoe County
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765-742-0191
