Collaborate with health services’ providers to provide education and screening for health problems, including,
Cholesterol, Anemia, Diabetes, High blood pressure, Vision problems, Dental problems, Hearing problems and
also Immunization Services through Health Fairs. Also, provide HIV/AIDS education and prevention services
in collaboration with other organizations.

Collaborate with other service organizations to provide immigration advice and education.

Outreach
Assist people in enrolling in the MassHealth & Commonwealth Care programs.

Get involved in activities and events organized by groups and providers working with the African community,
both as a way of evaluating their suitability to be part of the referral network, and as a way of facilitating
greater contact between ACHI members and the community ACHI serves.

Reach out to African immigrants, including those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), determine their
health and social services’ needs, break down the various barriers to enable them receive the services
they need, and refer them to the appropriate health and social service centers near their homes for
needed services.

Participate in African community activities and events to provide health education and screening services
that are driven by epidemiological and other data, and are also respectful of the needs of the African
community in Massachusetts.

Education
Work with providers and institutions that serve people from Africa, to promote and improve cultural competence.

Develop and implement innovative and culturally appropriate ways to encourage people from Africa to access and utilize health services in a timely manner.

Research
Research health issues facing people from Africa in Massachusetts. And conduct needs assessments on
an on-going basis. Also conduct research on diseases plaguing Africans.