Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health

Historic Announcement - AAIUH expands its mission to increase health equity! We're thrilled to share groundbreaking news!  Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health's (AAIUH) Health Science Academy's (HSA) high school programming, grades 9-12, has made history as being part of the first cohort of afterschool programs to receive accreditation from the Middle States Association' Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)! AAIUH accomplished this goal through its membership as a STEM PUSH Pre-College STEM Program! HSA has served over a thousand high school students since its inception in 1994. HSA celebrates their 30th anniversary this fall. This remarkable achievement of MSA-CESS accreditation recognizes the Institute’s commitment to excellence in STEM education and our dedication to broadening the participation of underrepresented minorities in the field of health science and healthcare. We're proud to have aligned our program with the STEM PUSH evidence-based and equity-aligned quality standards, ensuring that we provide the highest quality education to all students.  Join us in celebrating this monumental milestone as we continue to empower future generations of healthcare professionals and STEM leaders!  #AccreditationAchieved #STEMEducation #EquityInSTEM #ArthurAsheInstituteforUrbanHealth

The STEM PUSH Network is very excited to welcome it's Pre-College STEM Program partners to the University of Pittsburgh this week for its annual Spring Convening entitled: "STEM PUSH Spring 2024 Convening: Co-Creating the Future" #STEM #Equity #STEMPUSH #CollegeAccess

🚨Alumni Spotlight 🚨 Today we are highlighting DéShawn Fairbrain - HSA Class of 2011 🧑🏾🎓 DéShawn is currently an outpatient orthopedic and acute care physical therapist and also an adjunct faculty and advisory board member at Tufts School of Medicine. HSA helped lead DéShawn into pursuing the medical and educational fields he is a part of today. Read his reflection in this post! If you’d like to be a part of our next alumni spotlight please let us know! You can reach out to our Alumni Coordinator, Rachel Novick at rnovick@arthurasheinstitute.org

🚨Alumni Spotlight 🚨 Today we are highlighting DéShawn Fairbrain - HSA Class of 2011 🧑🏾🎓 DéShawn is currently an outpatient orthopedic and acute care physical therapist and also an adjunct faculty and advisory board member at Tufts School of Medicine. HSA helped lead DéShawn into pursuing the medical and educational fields he is a part of today. Read his reflection in this post! If you’d like to be a part of our next alumni spotlight please let us know! You can reach out to our Alumni Coordinator, Rachel Novick at rnovick@arthurasheinstitute.org

As part of AAIUH's ongoing efforts to have our programming be more inclusive, HSA has created a recruitment flyer for their 3-year Academy targeting potential high school freshmen and their parents and are we providing it in English, Haitian Kreyol and Spanish. Please share the flyer with high school college-bound freshmen who are interested in health science careers!!

Reflecting on World AIDS Day, I’m inspired by our collective resilience. It's a day to honor those living with HIV/AIDS and remember those we've lost, reminding me of the vital work that still awaits in public health. This day holds a special significance for me, having dedicated the majority of my professional life to this cause. It's a time to honor the resilience and courage of those living with HIV/AIDS and to remember those who have lost their lives to this devastating disease. My journey in this field has been one of profound learning, challenges, and, most importantly, hope. The progress we have made is a testament to the power of dedicated research, compassionate care, and unwavering advocacy. Yet, as we commemorate this day, we are reminded of the work that still lies ahead Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with remarkable organizations at federal, state, and local levels. Each of these institutions has played a pivotal role in advancing HIV/AIDS prevention and care. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to: Christel Hyden, Ed.D. CAMBA GMHC NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NJ Department of Health Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health STAR Program Albert Einstein College of Medicine Their dedication and groundbreaking work have not only contributed to the betterment of countless lives but also inspired professionals like myself to strive for excellence in this field. On this World AIDS Day, let’s renew our commitment to eradicating HIV/AIDS. Let’s continue to break down barriers, educate, and advocate for those in need. The journey is far from over, but together, we can achieve a world free of HIV/AIDS. #WorldAIDSDay #PublicHealth #HIVPrevention #Solidarity #Awareness #HealthEquity

Reflecting on World AIDS Day, I’m inspired by our collective resilience. It's a day to honor those living with HIV/AIDS and remember those we've lost, reminding me of the vital work that still awaits in public health. This day holds a special significance for me, having dedicated the majority of my professional life to this cause. It's a time to honor the resilience and courage of those living with HIV/AIDS and to remember those who have lost their lives to this devastating disease. My journey in this field has been one of profound learning, challenges, and, most importantly, hope. The progress we have made is a testament to the power of dedicated research, compassionate care, and unwavering advocacy. Yet, as we commemorate this day, we are reminded of the work that still lies ahead Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with remarkable organizations at federal, state, and local levels. Each of these institutions has played a pivotal role in advancing HIV/AIDS prevention and care. I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to: Christel Hyden, Ed.D. CAMBA GMHC NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL Centers for Disease Control and Prevention NJ Department of Health Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health STAR Program Albert Einstein College of Medicine Their dedication and groundbreaking work have not only contributed to the betterment of countless lives but also inspired professionals like myself to strive for excellence in this field. On this World AIDS Day, let’s renew our commitment to eradicating HIV/AIDS. Let’s continue to break down barriers, educate, and advocate for those in need. The journey is far from over, but together, we can achieve a world free of HIV/AIDS. #WorldAIDSDay #PublicHealth #HIVPrevention #Solidarity #Awareness #HealthEquity

Earlier this week our Deputy Director Gretchen Susi spoke on a panel discussing democratizing healthcare at One Brooklyn Health’s Health Equity in Action: Community in Care summit. Thank you One Brooklyn Health, Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health and SUNY DOWNSTATE for holding this productive and inspiring event!! #healthequity