Black Women's Health Initiative


Inside Self-Care Tools & Resources

Get access to the most cutting-edge, self-care tools and resources to keep you and your family physically, mentally and spiritually well. The Black Women's Health Imperative has partnered with WebMD, the leading online supplier of interactive health management tools, to keep you informed about your health. From personalized health assessments to a smoking cessation program, take advantage of some or all of our tools and you’ll be well on your way to a leaner, fitter and healthier you! And, because we've taken extra security measures to ensure your total privacy while using these tools, a separate registration process is required. Eat right, get fit and be emotionally well!



Our Story

From a historic gathering of women at Spelman College to a national organization driven for and by Black women on the issues that matter most to our health and well-being, learn the legacy of this great organization.
The Health Imperatives

Learn the key imperatives for Black women’s health and wellness and you’ll know the important issues that motivate the Imperative, an organization that's been working on your behalf for almost 25 years.
Membership Matters!

Your membership will help us reach more Black women about health matters. Join us and you'll help support the organization and the well-being of Black women. Learn all about the benefits of membership.
Self-Care Tools & Resources Feature Story


  • Diabetes & Black Women
  • Black women, you have the power to prevent type 2 diabetes in yourself and in your children. Arm yourself with knowledge and get the tools and resources you'll need to prevent and/or manage this preventable disease.


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National Office: 1420 K Street, N.W.  | Suite 1000 | Washington, D.C. 20005 | (202) 548-4000  | info@BlackWomensHealth.ORG