Our GuideTOWARDS WELLNESS
by us. for us.
Inspired by the legacy of the original Negro Motorist Green Book and shaped by the lived experiences of Black patients today, The Green Book for Health will help you find safe, affirming care and share knowledge that strengthens the entire community.
Investing in the Health and Well-Being of Black Americans
Created by leaders from the ARIAH Foundation and Just Equity for Health, this project centers community wisdom, lived experience, and the tools needed for Black people to navigate healthcare with greater safety and confidence.
THE PROBLEM WE’RE FIGHTING
What Our Community Is Facing
Black communities are navigating deep, persistent inequities in healthcare. These numbers reflect some of the many challenges we’re working to confront.
Maternal mortality rates for Black women are consistently higher nationwide than those of white women living in the same regions.
UP TO 5X HIGHER MATERNAL MORTALITY
BLACK AMERICANS DISPROPORTIONATELY SUFFER FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Black Americans make up 14% of the U.S. population, yet account for over 40% of new HIV infections, higher STI rates, and a disproportionate share of tuberculosis cases.
Racial and gender concordance between patients and physicians can improve health outcomes, yet this representation has not increased since the 1950s.
ONLY 4% OF U.S. PHYSICIANS ARE BLACK
Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, even though incidence rates are similar. This gap reflects inequities in screening, diagnosis, and access to treatment.
41% HIGHER BREAST CANCER MORTALITY RATE
Guidance & Communal Insight
These guides bring together trusted information and real community experiences to support safer healthcare journeys. They’re designed to help you understand your options and make choices that are right for you.
WHAT IS THE GREEN BOOK FOR HEALTH
Resource Guide
Trusted information on navigating care, developed by experienced healthcare workers alongside community members with lived experience.
Community Guide
Information on healthcare providers and centers—especially those that are best to use—based on surveys and testimonials from community members.
Status Until Completion
Our Journey So Far
We’ve brought together healthcare workers, researchers, and community organizers, secured funding and resources, and begun building the guides that form the core of our movement.
Help Us Cross The Finish Line
These guides can’t be built in a vacuum. We need real stories and input from our community to shape these resources. Take the survey, join as an ambassador, or share this project to become a part of our movement.
How You Can Get Involved
The more people who complete our survey, the stronger the resource becomes!
Fill Out The Survey
Train to lead conversations in your community by hosting virtual or in-person sessions.
Become A GBFH Ambassador
Spread Awareness
Share the mission to help more patients and caregivers learn about our resources.
