The goal of the Health and Human Services facet is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources. Community education about health risks is crucial and the chapters of The Links, Inc. play a significant role in providing those resources.
The Columbia (SC) Chapter also supported childhood obesity prevention by providing equipment and infrastructure to promote physical activity in schools, promoted awareness of cardiovascular disease in women, and oral health initiatives in the community. The Columbia (SC) Chapter will continue these existing activities this upcoming program year with priority on Women’s health issues to include prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking and HIV and hepatitis C prevention in all at-risk populations.
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The Links, Incorporated aims to increase awareness of ongoing disparities and inequities in oral health among adults and children through our National Oral Health Initiative. In partnership with Colgate, we implement their Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program to teach youth about proper oral care. The Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program provides Links chapters the opportunity to impact their communities by:
For more information about Health and Human Services, please contact hhs@linksinc.org.
