The goal of the Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair is to increase minority awareness of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension and cancer, and how to prevent them. This goal is in line with the Indiana Department of Health's mission to promote, provide and improve essential public health services. The Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair also works towards raising public awareness of the health issues that disproportionately affect minorities. By tracking self-reported race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health behaviors and risk factors, researchers can determine causative agents or reasons that morbidity, chronic illness and mortality differ between particular racial and ethnic subgroups. This allows state health representatives to formulate programs to address these health disparities, and positively impact the health and well-being of the Hoosiers who attend.

Guardians Strengthening Guardians is monthly caregiver gathering for African American men who care for loved ones impacted by cancer. Being a caregiver can be challenging. This monthly gathering is intended to be a place where individuals facing common issues can connect with each other to discuss experiences, difficulties, and successes.

Support groups offer a safe space where fellow patients can come connect with each other to discuss their experiences, difficulties, and successes in their cancer journey. The Brothers Strengthening Brothers Through Survivorship Group provides support for African American men with any type of cancer diagnosis, at all stages of treatment or recovery, to support, empower, and learn from each other.

We are excited to announce our 4th Annual Community Access Fair at Martin University, taking place on October 19, 2024, from 11 am to 3 pm as part of our Homecoming Celebration. We invite you to save the date and join us for this impactful event!