May 2019


HU Establishes Center for Caribbean Health Research


Our Health and Tobago rank fourth,


and Barbados ranks fifth for prostate cancer among the top twenty developed countries in the


world.


Republic of Guyana ranks for cervical cancer.


Hampton University, BY HAMPTON UNIVERSITY HAMPTON, Va. — On April


1, 2018, President Dr. William R. Harvey proudly announces the creation of the new Hampton University Center for Caribbean Health Research (HU-CCHR). The HU-CCHR will serve as the convening and coordinating center for research


through its Center for Caribbean Health Research, will work with its partners to study the etiology


of health disparities and programmatic


activities aimed at eliminating health disparities in both the United States and the Caribbean. The HU-CCHR has established a distinguished and


diverse Steering


among U.S. born African Americans and Caribbean immigrants, and will lead in the implementation of effective interventions and activities to improve health, and advance health equity in both regions. A key goal of this new Center is to leverage research to answer complex


communities in addressing those issues identified in a culturally respectful and sensitive manner.


The Hampton University Center Committee


Advisory Board that is composed of progressive and engaged experts in the fields of Public Health, Population Health, Clinical Health, and Research.


Hampton University is


partnering with the University of the Bahamas, St. George’s University in Grenada, the


Pan


Health Organization and


the Caribbean Public Agency in this initiative.


new Center ushers in an innovative era of utilizing


American (PAHO) Health “This


capacities of Hampton University- based researchers to partner


solutions to


the tremendous with


their colleagues from across the Caribbean in forging meaningful and sustainable


conditions


that give rise to health disparities” states Dr. William R. Harvey. “We at Hampton measure our successes by the contributions and services that we provide to our community, our nation, and the world,” Dr. Harvey views the establishment of the Center as an initial, but significant step towards meaningful


research that


will lead to viable health outcomes in addressing health disparities in both the United States and the Caribbean.


Data suggests that health


disparities in the U.S. and in the Caribbean share similarities in terms of underlying causes.


there are unique cultural, political, social, and environmental


in both regions that influence health status and outcomes that are not well understood. In the U.S., African Americans experience a disproportion


African


However, factors


for Caribbean Health Research will be led by HU’s Chief Health Officer Warren A. Jones, MD. Dr. Jones is a Residency trained Family Physician and Fellowship trained Medicine


specialist


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HEALTHY RECIPE Vegan Mac & Cheese


Healthy Recipe Rating: NNNN Makes: 4 Servings, Prep Time 15 min; Cook Time 25 Min.


Tis vegan mac and cheese recipe is incredibly creamy and remarkably cheese-like! You won’t believe how delicious dairy-free mac and cheese can be. Recipe yields 2 large or 4 modest servings. SCALE 1X2X3X


INGREDIENTS •


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8 ounces whole-grain macaroni elbows


1 head of broccoli, florets cut into small bites (about 1 ½ to 2 cups), optional* 1 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)


1 cup peeled and grated russet potato (4 ounces, about 1 small or ½medium potato), preferably organic 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder


½ teaspoon dry mustard powder ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste


Small pinch of Frontier Co-op red pepper flakes 2/3 cup raw cashews**


1 cup water, more as necessary ¼ cup Frontier Co-op nutritional yeast 2 to 3 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar, to taste


INSTRUCTIONS 1.


Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta. Cook according to package directions. If using broccoli, stir it into the pot when just 2 to 3 more minutes remain. Drain, and transfer the contents to a large serving bowl.


2. Meanwhile, in a medium-to-large saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is tender and turning translucent, about 5 minutes.


3.


Add the grated potato, garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, salt and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute to enhance their flavors.


4. Add the cashews and water, and stir to combine. Let the mixture come to a simmer. Continue simmering, stir- ring frequently and reducing heat as necessary to avoid a rapid boil, until the potatoes are completely tender and cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes.


5. questions and to engage


Carefully pour the mixture into a blender. Add the nutritional yeast and 2 teaspoons vinegar. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, about 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary. If the mixture won’t blend easily or if you would prefer a thinner consistency, add water in ¼ cup increments, blending after each one.


6. Taste, and blend in additional salt until the sauce is utterly irresistible (I typically add at least another ½ teaspoon). If it needs a little more zip, add the remaining teaspoon of vinegar. Blend again.


7.


Pour the sauce into the bowl of pasta. Stir until well combined, and serve immediately. Leftovers keep well, chilled and covered, for 3 to 4 days. Gentle reheat, adding a tiny splash of water if necessary to loosen up the sauce.


NOTES MAKE IT GLUTEN FREE: Simply use your favorite gluten-free noodles.


*ON BROCCOLI: You can omit the broccoli altogether, or replace it with finely chopped kale or peas (about 1 ½ cups). If you omit it, you might not need to use all of the sauce.


Adolescent with a rich


background in research, population health, and education. He founded the Health Disparities Institute at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he remains Professor Emeritus. His career in the U.S. Navy and his service as the senior medical director to the worldwide TRICARE program,


gives him a unique


perspective on addressing global health issues. He also possesses a strong research base after serving as chair of the National Advisory Council to the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.


In addition, Dr. Michelle


Penn-Marshall, Vice President for Research, Dr. Simone Heyliger, Associate Professor of Immunology/ Microbiology, Pathophysiol- ogy and Pharmacology


Luisel Ricks-Santi, Director of the Cancer Research Center at Hampton University were instrumental


in the


core development of the HU-CCHR research initiatives as conceptualized by President Harvey.


This team


was a key factor in the foundational implementation of the HU-CCHR with their collective years of extensive academic,


clinical and professional


research expertise, and the development of effective research design studying disease disparity and negative health outcomes among African Americans and persons of color.


in incidence,


prevalence, and pre-mature mortality for many preventable diseases and conditions. Interventions to reduce health disparities among


Americans have not been as effective as we need them to be, and generally do not consider the heterogeneity of the African American population. An example of a condition for which we will seek solutions is: Cancer - Cancer is the leading cause of death in the Caribbean. The islands of the Bahamas and Barbados rank fifth and eighth,


respectively, for countries


in the global hemisphere with the highest incidence of breast cancer, followed by the U.S. in ninth place. The highest rate of endometrial cancer is in Barbados, which ranks number one in the world. Trinidad


The resources of the Hampton University Proton Institute, the largest free-standing proton therapy facility in the world, will serve as a focal point for discovering new approaches for managing cancers in regions that are identified with resource deficiencies. The Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing will assist in developing team-oriented approaches


to managing diseases and conditions. The Hampton University Center


for Caribbean Health Research will provide significant opportunities for early career researchers and motivated students to initiate their own creative, independent research study, as well as interact and collaborate with prominent researchers for engaging and creative study to alleviate health disparities in Caribbean countries.


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**RAW CASHEW NOTES: Most recipes like this suggest soaking the cashews for 4 hours in advance to make them easier to blend and to digest. I honestly never soak mine since I have a powerful Vitamix that blends them right up. The cashews in this recipe are cooked in hot liquid, so they’re softer and even easier to blend. However, if you don’t have a great blender or if you’re concerned about the digestibility factor, go ahead and soak them in advance.


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