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    12 Metro Tech Floor 26, Brooklyn NY 11201

    450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn NY 11203

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    "To achieve greatness,

    start where you are,

    use what you have and

    do what you can."

    -- Arthur Ashe

    Our Game Changers

    Arthur Ashe:

    Champion & Humanitarian

    Like Arthur, our institute is about changing the game. Arthur did it on the tennis court, we are doing it in the community. Some of the terms that defined Arthur’s game on the court are also terms that define our work...
     

    SEED...

    Sowing Diversity and Best Practices in

    Community Health Empowerment


    SERVE…

    In Historically Under-served and

    Under-represented Communities


    FOLLOW THROUGH...

    Championing Arthur’s Vision for Health Equity and Justice

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    ADVANTAGE...

    Community Wellness

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    SportsBall 2019, the 25th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH) honored

    Cheryl Wills, Stan Smith, Sydney Butts, MD, and Guy Vickers.

     

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    SportsBall 2019

    “I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.” – Arthur Ashe

    who we are

    We are public health professionals, academics, creatives, community members and activists, passionate about community health empowerment and dedicated to Arthur's vision for equality in healthcare for all.

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    what we do

    The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health addresses health disparities through community outreach and education, facilitating behavior change and expanding access to care among the most vulnerable populations in urban areas.

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    our programs

    We educate and support the future generation of diverse health professionals and we meet people where they are, both literally and figuratively, in settings such as barbershops, salons, and faith-based settings, connecting people to the information, tools and resources they need to make informed health decisions.

    Health Science Academy >
    Heart of a Woman >
    Barbershop Talk w/Brothers >

    GET INVOLVED

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    Sportsball 2018

    On Thursday October 11, 2018 The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health celebrated with a purpose at its 24th annual Sportsball Gala. Each year, the Institute honors individuals and organizations that are making significant contributions to urban communities in the areas of health, education, medical research, community service, and philanthropy.

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    Hosted by:

    Craig Melvin, NBC News’ “TODAY”

    Lindsay Czarniak, CNN's "Bleacher Report"

    Click to view the nights highlights