African
Health Initiative
Guide to
Personal Care for You and Your Family
Providing Solutions to Health Care Challenges
Receiving the Care that You and Your Family Need.
The African Health Initiative, also known as the African Health Net
Project, is an innovative health care program of African Community
International (The African Center, Indianapolis) that works with the
African community of central Indiana to provide solutions to health
care challenges. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and
other central Indiana philanthropic foundations, the African Health
Initiative’s main goal is to decrease the cultural, institutional,
and personal barriers that prevent Africans and their families from
accessing the health care system and creating sustainable systems of
care. The program is available to all Africans who live within the
state of Indiana.
The African Health Initiative’s first priority
is on providing free, basic and preventative health care for
Africans and their families. After enrolling in the program,
Africans and their families will be able to see a health care
professional. Just like a family or primary care physician, Africans
can receive both treatment and prescriptions for a wide variety of
medical conditions. Due to limited resources, the African Health
Initiative cannot provide comprehensive long-term treatment or
complicated medical procedures or treatment.
3 EASY
STEPS
Enrollment Process
There are 3 steps to enrolling in
the program:
Step #1: Fill out the enrollment form provided
by the African Center at address below
Step #2: Have your photos taken by us at the African Center
Step #3: Receive your African Health card in the mail after 10 days.
Now you are able to make an appointment with
our nurse practitioner and /or doctor.
A Health Program of
African Health Initiative
Important Contact
Information
C/o African Community International
3737 N. Meridian Street, Suite 507
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Phone: 317 927 9779
Fax: 317 924 6137
esha@africancommunity.net
www.AfricanCommunity.net
Project Coordinator: Dr Ayeshia
Achimugu
“Providing Solutions to Health
Care Challenges”
Enrollment Hours
at the African Center:
Monday through Friday,
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
For all other questions,
including appointments to receive medical care, please call 317 927
9779. You will also find our FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS page helpful
Special Notes:
1.We do not handle your emergencies;
“911” is better
qualified to help you quickly in such cases.
2.We do not require proof of social security number or
immigration status.
