MAGnet Program: AEH is one of five (5) community health centers in Mississippi partnering with the MAGnet-Health Center Controlled Network. The vision is to improve the health status for all Mississippians through integrated health. AEH has been a part of the program since 2023. In the program, we focus on clients who have been diagnosed with either diabetes, hypertension, or obesity. Education sessions are held centered around these diagnoses and tips provided to improve clients’ disease states. Sessions have been held focusing on heart health, nutrition/health cooking and eating, exercise and physical activity, and behavioral and mental health. For more information on this program, contact Rebecca Crane, PharmD, at 662.624.4292 ext. 9521.

Health + Wealth Initiative: AEH has partnered with Southern Bancorp Community Partners, New York Institute of Health College of Osteopathic Medicine, Delta Population Health Institute on this initiative. This initiative looks to learn how a person’s health status and financial status intersect. Clients must meet certain health criteria to participate and are counseled by representatives of the partner financial institution on debt, credit, budgeting, savings, and more. A group of participants will also take part in a research study with NYIT and DHPI. For additional information on this initiative, contact Nikki Williams at 662.624.4292.

Sasse Street Community Wealth-Building Initiative: Funded through a grant by the Walton Family Foundation (WFF), this initiative to develop a project to provide a holistic approach to improving the overall financial well-being of community members. The objective of the plan is to leverage partners to impact the wealth-building ecosystem and support opportunities for families and individuals to build and sustain wealth. Initially, a community needs survey for both adults and youth to better understand the needs and priorities of the Sasse Street community. For additional information, call 662.624.4292.

Ryan White Program: This program provides a comprehensive system of HIV primary medical care, medications, and essential support service for low-income people.For additional information, contact Mark Vortice at 662.624.2504.