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Rap Artists and Environmental Organizations Collaborate Musically to Spread Education and Awareness about Asthma and Health Issues

Collaborative project EMPOWER, facilitated by Hip Hop Public Health and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), enlists the skills of budding hip-hop artists and renowned producer Q. Worthy. Their joint endeavor entails crafting unique songs and animations to inspire asthmatic...

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Collaborative initiative EMPOWER, fueled by Hip Hop Public Health and National Environmental...
Collaborative initiative EMPOWER, fueled by Hip Hop Public Health and National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), employs up-and-coming rap artists along with award-winning producer and musician Q. Worthy. Their aim is to create unique tracks and animated videos to motivate young individuals struggling with asthma, encouraging them to actively manage their health.

Rap Artists and Environmental Organizations Collaborate Musically to Spread Education and Awareness about Asthma and Health Issues

🔊 Grab Your EMPOWER Playlist Now! 🎵😎

Hear ya! The badass crew at Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH), led by the legendary Dr. Olajide Williams, a neurologist, and hip hop icon Doug E. Fresh, has teamed up with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to create something fierce - the EMPOWER collection! This dynamic combo of eight original tunes and animated vids is designed to fire up young asthma warriors with bulletproof self-management skills. 🤘🏿💨

At the heart of EMPOWER lies an acronym, embodying the key elements essential for thriving with asthma:

  • Environment: Learning how it affects your triggers.
  • Medication: All about staying on meds like a boss.
  • Plan: Thinking ahead and preparing for attacks.
  • Open comms: Talking to docs and loved ones like it's never a problem.
  • Well-being: Caring for both your head and heart.
  • Extinguish: Quitting cigs and e-cigs, amirite?
  • Resilience: Building up the strength to tackle challenges head-on.

Each sizzling 60-second track and video concentrates on one of these badass elements, with the assistance of fresh talents like rapper Devin Cheff and singer Heaven White, guided by superstar producer Q. Worthy, who helped write the bangers with BJ Gray and Devin Cheff. 🔥🚀

Dr. Williams, MD, MS, Vice Dean of Community Health at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S), said, “We’re stoked to work with NEEF to take on asthma disparities using our super-cool music, science, and culture mix! Music is a powerful tool for public health communication, and our research proves it can boost health literacy and motivate behavior changes!" 🤘🏿

Just like a superhero squad, HHPH's musical craftsmanship unites with NEEF's 20-year history of pediatric asthma training and resources for healthcare providers. 💪🔥

Christy Haas-Howard, MPH, RN, Health Program Director at the National Environmental Education Foundation, noted, “The asthma guides produced by our ill af collaboration with HHPH are dope additions to our awesome content collection, helping a community hit hard by asthma. With the EMPOWER tools, providers will have more firepower to offer relevant asthma schooling to teens and crucial support for friends and family, to help them buckle down and overcome asthma challenges!” 💪🔥

Asta-who now? More than 25 million individuals in the USA grapple with asthma, and it's a predominant problem among young whippersnappers—over 4 million kiddos under 18 have asthma! However, it ain't equal for all; Black adults and non-Hispanic Black children have higher rates of asthma than their non-Hispanic white counterparts. 😕🙅‍♂️

Lori Rose Benson, HHPH’s fearless leader, emphasized, “As young cats grow up, climbing towards more independence and responsibility, stepping up to control their asthma is crucial for their health and happiness. Alongside NEEF and asthma pros, we teamed up with creative legends to craft powerful, culturally relevant tracks that applaud kids and affirm their badassery!” 💪🔥

The EMPOWER songs, videos, and printable learning assets are already available for free through HHPH’s uber-cool Learning Studio! The first bomb 💣 track and video, “EMPOWER Roll Call,” drops alongside a snazzy poster for educational and healthcare settings. Get your groove on with the EMPOWER collection! 🎶💥💥 The remaining seven tracks and videos drop later this fall. Strap in, 'cause we're gonna change the game for young asthma warriors! 🔥💪💥

The EMPOWER message backs the CDC's EXHALE tactics, aiming to reduce childhood asthma emergencies and boost Controlling Childhood Asthma and Reducing Emergencies (CCARE). 💪💪💪

🎥 Check out the EMPOWER video and snatch resources!📢 Help spread the word about this dope resource with our Swagger Toolkit📰 Read about HHPH's achievements on NBC News

Funding was provided in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under cooperative agreement number NU59EH001254. The views expressed in written materials or publications, performances, and talks do not represent the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services. The mention of trade names, corporate practices, or organizations does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Government. %%asthma %%healthy habits %%music education %%self-management skills %%empowerment %%pediatric asthma %%collaboration

Sources:

[1] Hip Hop Public Health: EMPOWER: https://hiphoppublichealth.org/empower/

[2] National Environmental Education Foundation: EMPOWER: https://neefusa.org/topic/health/asthma/empower/

  1. The EMPOWER collection, a collaboration between Hip Hop Public Health and the National Environmental Education Foundation, aims to equip young asthma warriors with resilience and self-management skills.
  2. Environmental education plays a crucial role in helping asthma patients understand their triggers, which is one of the key elements addressed by the EMPOWER collection.3.The National Environmental Education Foundation, with its 20-year history in pediatric asthma training, joins forces with Hip Hop Public Health to offer nonprofit resources and support.
  3. Pediatric asthma education and self-development are at the forefront of the EMPOWER collection, which includes eight original tracks and animated videos.
  4. Science, culture, and music unite in the EMPOWER collection, providing a unique and engaging approach to health and wellness education.
  5. Mental health and chronic diseases, such as asthma, are addressed by the EMPOWER collection, promoting personal growth and careers by boosting health literacy and motivating behavior changes.
  6. Fitness and exercise, an essential aspect of health and wellness, are emphasized in the EMPOWER collection to help young asthma warriors confront challenges head-on.
  7. Climate change, nutrition, and environmental science are implicit in the EMPOWER collection, underscoring the interconnectedness of health with the world around us.
  8. Entertainment, such as music and learning, is a crucial element in the EMPOWER collection, making education and skills training more accessible and enjoyable.
  9. The EMPOWER message aligns with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's goals of reducing childhood asthma emergencies and boosting the Controlling Childhood Asthma and Reducing Emergencies (CCARE) initiative.
  10. The EMPOWER collection offers free resources through Hip Hop Public Health's Learning Studio, including songs, videos, and printable learning assets, furthering education and self-development for young asthma patients.

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