Addressing health disparitiesPopulationsDisease Control2020Research Centers2023PreventionMedicaid ServicesNational Minority Mental HealtCancer Health DisparitiesOutcomesDisproportionately affect2021HealthcareMedicareDisparities and improveCare2016SocioeconomicLGBTQGroupsEquitySexual and gender minorityBarriersCommunitiesPersonsPublic healthHispanicsOrganizationsAfrican Americans2017ServicesYouthOfficePoorerAmericaIncluding researchInequitiesDataLesbianPsychiatryInfection and deathProfessionsProgramAwarenessDiversityAffectsPandemicWorkforceSupportSciencesEthnicity
Addressing health disparities1
Populations21
- Three minority serving institutions will be awarded grants to expand our commitment to advancing health equity among the populations we serve. (cms.gov)
- Dedicated to improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health was created in 1986 and reauthorized by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010. (cms.gov)
- These offices joined forces with the HHS Office of Minority Health and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to lead and coordinate activities that improve the health of minority populations. (cms.gov)
- In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are banding together to promote and encourage COVID-19 vaccinations - including booster shots - for minority populations disproportionately affected by the virus. (aanp.org)
- The percent of cases for racial and ethnic minority groups are higher than the percent of these populations within the total U.S. population. (aanp.org)
- Some accuse gentrification of causing health disparities for disadvantaged minority populations residing in neighborhoods that are changing as a result of these socioeconomic shifts. (springer.com)
- In the United States, racial/ethnic minority populations account for an increasing proportion of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases, including cases among men who have sex with men (MSM) (1). (cdc.gov)
- This report presents recent trends in AIDS incidence and deaths among MSM who belong to racial/ethnic minority populations*, and compares data on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses with AIDS diagnoses during 1996-1998 among racial/ethnic minority MSM in the 25 states** that have conducted confidential HIV surveillance and AIDS case surveillance since 1994. (cdc.gov)
- The purpose of this meeting is to share information and obtain the public's perspectives on the current opioid crisis and how it affects minority populations. (fda.gov)
- The purpose of this public meeting is to share information and obtain the public's perspectives on the current opioid crisis and how it specifically affects minority populations across the country, approaches to prevent and treat opioid use disorder, and emerging research as it relates to improving care for racial and ethnic minority, underrepresented, and underserved populations, and how FDA can support those efforts. (fda.gov)
- The study attempts to explore the pandemic's full, societal-level impact on mortality for racial and ethnic minority populations. (medicareadvocacy.org)
- The researchers also note that discrimination against Black and American Indian or Alaska Native populations produced communities that were especially vulnerable to the consequences of the pandemic, such as unemployment, housing instability, and reduced access to health care. (medicareadvocacy.org)
- The Bureau of Minority Health Access is housed within the department and was established in 1999 by the Louisiana legislature to provide an infrastructure to address public health issues related to minority populations. (hhs.gov)
- The project also expects to increase participation in health screenings among disparate populations and raise the number of wellness activities in each community/organization. (hhs.gov)
- This is a clear challenge across the US health care system and it's especially difficult among minority and medically underserved populations , where language barriers and concerns regarding cultural competence are more prevalent. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
- In patients with polyclonal infections, small drug-resistant parasite populations (minority variants) may be masked by larger drug-sensitive populations because standard PCRs are relatively insensitive to minority variants ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
- Implementation of these intervention programs among U.S. racial/ethnic minority populations is of great urgency because TB has become epidemic among some racial/ethnic groups. (cdc.gov)
- To address Alabama's low overall health ranking in the country, Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) throughout the state are researching ways to expand the health care workforce that are most effective for the communities and populations they serve by increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce, reducing health disparities, and improving health outcomes with the ultimate goal to increase the quality of healthcare in rural and underserved communities [ 4 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- Promote health improvement, wellness, and disease prevention in cooperation with patients, communities, at-risk populations, and other members of an interprofessional team of health care providers. (cdc.gov)
- His path to NIH was guided by his unique experiences and partnerships, which prepared him to lead NIMHD in its mission to reduce health disparities and improve the health of minority and disadvantaged populations. (medlineplus.gov)
- Health and human service organizations are recognizing the need to enhance services for culturally and linguistically diverse populations. (cdc.gov)
Disease Control7
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), social determinants of health (SDoH) are defined as the "conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play that affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes. (aanp.org)
- The authors leveraged monthly death data for external causes of death (i.e., drug overdose, transportation, homicide, and suicide) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (medicareadvocacy.org)
- Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the 2017 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) . (siecus.org)
- This content and conclusions are those of the author and presenter and do not necessarily represent the views of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (cdc.gov)
- Announcer] This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
- I'm Dana Woodhall, a Medical Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
20202
- On November 12, Ashleigh Evans, owner of InBooze Cocktail Kits based in Grandville, received the 2020 Minority Business Award from the Michigan State University Product Center during their Cook, Share & Prosper online summit. (msu.edu)
- Healthy People 2020 are leading the charge by providing goals and objectives to improve the health for all Americans. (minoritynurse.com)
Research Centers2
- The purpose of the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Program is to expand the national capacity for research in the health sciences by providing cooperative agreement support to institutions that offer doctorate degrees in the health professions or in a health-related science and have a documented historical and current commitment to educating underrepresented students, and for institutions that provide clinical services to medically underserved communities. (nih.gov)
- NIH established the Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) program in 1985 in response to Congressional interest in expanding the national capability for research in the health sciences by providing support to institutions that offer doctoral degrees in the health professions or health-related sciences and have an historical and current commitment to educating underrepresented students or providing health care services to medically underserved communities. (nih.gov)
20235
- June 21, 2023 - Notice of Pre-Application Technical Assistance Webinar for RFA-MD-23-011, "NIMHD Centers of Excellence in Investigator Development and Community Engagement (P50 - Clinical Trial Optional). (nih.gov)
- The AACR is very pleased to administer this important program, which provides funds for the participation of early-career, meritorious minority scientists at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023. (aacr.org)
- The Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair will be at the Indiana Convention Center on July 13-16, 2023. (in.gov)
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office (SGMRO) requests nominations for NIH s 2023 SGM Research Investigator Awards Program. (nih.gov)
- LGBT Health;2023 Jul 06. (bvsalud.org)
Prevention5
- Healthcare providers, people who work in a supermarket as a cashier, drive a bus, work in construction, and others who provide essential public service must be diligent about following prevention measures to protect themselves from COVID-19 while at work," says Dr. Leandris Liburd, director of CDC's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity. (cdc.gov)
- 1 CDC, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. (hhs.gov)
- They are minority and migrant health, pesticide safety and accident prevention, all of which have been treated in research, education and prevention projects. (cdc.gov)
- National Prevention Information Network Connecting public health professionals with trusted information and each other. (cdc.gov)
- Talk sexual health services with other STD prevention professionals. (cdc.gov)
Medicaid Services1
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) is one of the eight offices of minority health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (cms.gov)
National Minority Mental Healt1
- July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. (azpbs.org)
Cancer Health Disparities2
- Since its founding in 1985, the Minority Scholar Awards in Cancer Research program has been supported by a generous grant of the National Cancer Institute's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities. (aacr.org)
- The Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) works to increase the number of underrepresented minorities participating as competitive NCI/NIH-funded cancer researchers. (aacr.org)
Outcomes10
- Find the tools and data you need to improve health care access, quality, and outcomes. (cms.gov)
- The establishment of the Office is often considered one of the most significant outcomes of the 1985 Secretary's Task Force Report on Black and Minority Health. (cms.gov)
- However, there is a lack of research that directly links gentrification to minority health outcomes. (springer.com)
- We find that while gentrification does have a marginal effect improving self-rated health for neighborhood residents overall, it leads to worse health outcomes for Blacks. (springer.com)
- Accounting for racial change, while gentrification leading to increases in White population has no measurable effect on minority health, "Black gentrification" leads to marginally worse health outcomes for Black respondents. (springer.com)
- Health l iteracy has been shown to drive greater adherence to physician recommendations and improved health outcomes. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
- Louis Sullivan is not accepting deteriorating health outcomes with resignation. (minoritynurse.com)
- The Alabama Black Belt consists of communities that often have higher rates of poverty, low literacy levels, and poorer health outcomes compared to the rest of the country. (biomedcentral.com)
- People who live in the Alabama Black Belt region often have co-morbidities and higher mortality rates when compared to the national average, and due to this, Alabama has some of the poorest health outcomes in the nation [ 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, equity is a key factor in health outcomes in Africa, and globally. (who.int)
Disproportionately affect2
- The Bureau of Minority Health Access is currently implementing the Own Your Own Health Physical Activity and Nutrition Program to reduce the rates of obesity and overweight, which disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minority communities in Louisiana, including African Americans, Hispanics, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Native Americans. (hhs.gov)
- The Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair also works towards raising public awareness of the health issues that disproportionately affect minorities. (in.gov)
20211
- On March 22, 2021, the USDA Coalition of Minority Employees moderated a briefing alongside Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and Raphael Warnock to discuss the aid socially disadvantaged farmers will be eligible for under the American Rescue Plan. (wikipedia.org)
Healthcare7
- Teen Health Promoters has exposed me to many different healthcare careers. (globalgiving.org)
- Community- and faith-based organizations, employers, healthcare systems and providers, public health agencies, policy makers, and others all have a part in slowing the spread of COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
- Focused and ongoing efforts to address avoidable inequalities, historical and contemporary injustices , and the elimination of health and healthcare disparities will support our vision of better health for all. (cdc.gov)
- Our research illustrates a concerning trend of declining access to help for common mental health problems, especially for Black communities, but all minority ethnic groups in our study encountered unequal access to mental healthcare. (kcl.ac.uk)
- Actions that are likely to reduce these inequities include ensuring adequate income protection, reducing occupational risks, reducing barriers in accessing healthcare and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate public health communications. (nih.gov)
- The programs targeted racial/ethnic minorities and/or rural individuals interested in pursuing a career as a healthcare provider in medically underserved counties of Alabama. (biomedcentral.com)
- Student evaluations can help adapt methods for future program implementation to ultimately achieve strategies for health professional recruitment, training, and retention in areas that lack access to quality healthcare. (biomedcentral.com)
Medicare3
- The Center for Medicare Advocacy produces a range of informative materials on Medicare-related topics. (medicareadvocacy.org)
- By prioritizing Medicare beneficiaries and the health systems that serve them, we can avoid drastic national consequences. (medicareadvocacy.org)
- The Center for Medicare Advocacy proposes a five-part plan that will make Medicare a bulwark against the worsening health and economic challenges facing the American people. (medicareadvocacy.org)
Disparities and improve3
- Get involved in our health equity programs to help reduce health disparities and improve health. (cms.gov)
- One of their goals is to "achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups. (minoritynurse.com)
- various online platforms and community-based agencies across the U.S. This proposed project aligns with NIMHD's research priorities to advance the scientific understanding of health disparities and improve minority health. (hhs.gov)
Care43
- Eligibility is limited to public or non-profit institutions of higher learning and public or private non-profit agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs. (hrsa.gov)
- VA Houston health care works to increase local awareness of minority Veteran-related issues, to increase participation in VA benefits, and to ensure that we provide equitable benefits and services without barriers to access. (va.gov)
- When to contact a patient advocate at VA Cincinnati health care and how they can help. (va.gov)
- When the Affordable Care Act was introduced, it called for the establishment of six offices of minority health within HHS agencies, including the CMS Office of Minority Health . (cms.gov)
- New York, NY (October 31, 2012) - Cliff Barnes started his legal career at Epstein Becker Green in 1982 at the age of 32 as a second-year associate in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice in the firm's Washington, D.C., office. (ebglaw.com)
- Today, Barnes is one of the key rainmakers and leaders at the firm and is well-respected in the health care industry among clients, peers, and colleagues. (ebglaw.com)
- Founded in 1973 as an industry-focused firm, Epstein Becker Green has decades of experience serving clients in health care , financial services , retail , hospitality , and technology , among other industries, representing entities from startups to Fortune 100 companies. (ebglaw.com)
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is proud to stand by its partners in the health care field and would like to take this opportunity to share recommendations and resources for supporting health equity and vaccinations in the communities that nurse practitioners (NPs) serve. (aanp.org)
- These can fall into five key categories: quality and access to health care, access to quality education, social and community contexts, economic stability and one's own neighborhood. (aanp.org)
- While NPs understand that their patients are all the same internally, patients from racial and ethnic minority groups disproportionately lack access to reliable transportation, may have lower incomes that reduce their ability to access health care services and may live in poorer home conditions - all of which increase their chances of COVID-19 transmission. (aanp.org)
- Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity, but experiences and accessing care can be challenging due to cultural factors. (tgclb.org)
- While the 2017 YRBS is an invaluable tool in determining the health and well-being of students across the nation and in highlighting disparities, it is also important to recognize that the behaviors are often a reflection of inequities young people face in accessing information and care related to their sexual health. (siecus.org)
- Cheatham, Barksdale, and Rodgers have identified numerous barriers that prevent African Americans from seeking health care and wellness promotion: socioeconomic status, masculinity, prejudice, not knowing or understanding the need for a physician, peer influences, and religious beliefs. (minoritynurse.com)
- S ystemic disadvantages and inequality in access to health care for vulnerable communities have become amplified and made more urgent during the coronavirus pandemic. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
- Sullivan urges all minority health care practitioners to become role models for minority youth in their communities by providing information, guidance, and support. (minoritynurse.com)
- We need minority physicians, dentists, nurses and [other health care providers] to play such a role. (minoritynurse.com)
- Role models for future minority health care practitioners is extremely important in a time when African Americans, Hispanics and American Indians combined make up more than 25% of the U.S. population but represent less than nine percent of nurses, six percent of physicians, five percent of dentists, and similar low percentages of other health professions. (minoritynurse.com)
- And the shortage may be getting worse-fewer minority students are enrolling in health care education programs. (minoritynurse.com)
- In general, non-majority Americans receive less effective health care and are more likely to report poor or fair, rather than good or excellent, health. (minoritynurse.com)
- The work of this Commission will provide Congress a needed roadmap on how to solve this health care problem facing our nation's citizens, including the poor and millions of minorities. (minoritynurse.com)
- The Sullivan Commission is pointing the way to close these gaps in the health care professions. (minoritynurse.com)
- Rupert Evans, president of the American Hospital Association's Institute for Diversity in Health Management, testified, according to Associated Press reports, that minorities seek out medical care more frequently with providers of the same race. (minoritynurse.com)
- Pamela Wilson, MD, medical director at Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers (SSCHC) in Milwaukee will receive a 2015 BizTimes Health Care Hero Award in the Physician category. (hispanicprblog.com)
- Since the beginning of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights movement, LGBTQ community centers have been on the front lines of mental health care for sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) across the United States. (nih.gov)
- Center directors perceived a high need for mental health care in their communities and strove to meet that need despite constrained resources. (nih.gov)
- Most centers (88%) reported providing general evidence-based care, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (62%), and all reported high support for their staff to receive training in more specific types of evidence-based, LGBTQ-affirmative care. (nih.gov)
- Our public engagement project 'Visual Reflections of Mental Health: Realities of Severe Mental Illness for Ethnic Minority People' - informed by a powerful and well-established method ('photovoice') of authentic and meaningful co-creation in health care - was funded by the QMUL Centre for Public Engagement's Large Grant. (qmul.ac.uk)
- Having an opportunity to capture photos of their lived experiences of mental illness and mental health care was reported by participants to be a well-suited and creative method. (qmul.ac.uk)
- We also hope to motivate health systems improvements, informed primarily by people's experiences of mental health care. (qmul.ac.uk)
- and f) improving the availability and quality of TB health-care services in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. (cdc.gov)
- Students participated in enrichment activities related to prospective health careers that included: successful college preparedness, knowledge about health careers, and the types of primary care health professions that are needed in underserved Alabama communities. (biomedcentral.com)
- AHECs were created in 1972 by Congress to enhance access to primary care by increasing the number of health providers in rural and underserved communities across the United States [ 5 , 6 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- Many AHECs across the country are successful at recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural and underserved communities by creating rural primary care residencies and collaborating with academic institutions to incorporate community-based rotations for health profession students that have performance-based approaches and interprofessional learning strategies [ 8 , 9 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- Contact a health care provider if you have questions about your health. (medlineplus.gov)
- Describe how telehealth can bridge health equity gaps and expand access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic. (cdc.gov)
- Health care providers typically receive little training on these diseases, which means that many physicians may not understand them well. (cdc.gov)
- La version en langue arabe du questionnaire Summary of Diabetes Self-care Activities a été utilisée pour identifier les pratiques d'auto-prise en charge chez 210 patients atteints de diabète sucré de type 2. (who.int)
- The NAMCS CLAS supplement will be a national survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics' (NCHS) Division of Health Care Statistics (DHCS), and is sponsored by the Office of Minority Health (OMH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). (cdc.gov)
- This is a reflection of factors including inequitable distribution of health care workers, health infrastructure and, for Africa specifically, very high out-of-pocket payments that prevent people seeking health care when they need it. (who.int)
- The large disparities in mental health care that Hispanic youth face dictate the need for evidence-based, culturally competent assessment techniques. (bvsalud.org)
- Welfare Reform and Out-of-Wedlock Birth Data-- aspects of health care. (cdc.gov)
- Tracking change in health and health care, particu intake and folate in their blood levels. (cdc.gov)
- Data from the National Health Interview Survey of health care provides, and States. (cdc.gov)
20161
- The plan provides a planning framework for the sector to address risk and vulnerability among the poor, marginalized and socially excluded groups such as older persons, PWDs, Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (OVC), women, non-literate adults and ethnic minorities for the next five years (2011/2012 to 2015/2016). (who.int)
Socioeconomic3
- But social determinants of health - socioeconomic status, environmental issues, where you live - can affect your health. (aanp.org)
- These results demonstrate the limitations that improvements of neighborhood socioeconomic character have in offsetting minority health disparities. (springer.com)
- By tracking self-reported race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, health behaviors and risk factors, researchers can determine causative agents or reasons that morbidity, chronic illness and mortality differ between particular racial and ethnic subgroups. (in.gov)
LGBTQ5
- This data should be used in order to remedy disparities-such as efforts to provide more LGBTQ-inclusive and culturally appropriate sex education-and not in a manner that is shaming or stigmatizing LGBTQ youth or youth of color for their health behaviors. (siecus.org)
- However, little is known about what types of mental health services LGBTQ community centers currently offer and their anticipated future needs, including training in and delivery of evidence-based practice. (nih.gov)
- Sixty executive directors and chief executive officers of LGBTQ community centers across the United States completed a survey regarding their centers' current treatment capacity, format, and type as well as perceived future needs. (nih.gov)
- LGBTQ community centers continue to play an important role in supporting the mental health of SGMs. (nih.gov)
- The centers also offer a significant opportunity to lead the way in addressing the substantial unmet mental health needs still facing this population by implementing evidence-based, LGBTQ-affirmative practice through efficient and cost-effective service delivery. (nih.gov)
Groups21
- Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that disproportionately affects racial and economically disadvantaged minority groups in America. (wshc.org)
- Learn all about who we are, what we do, and how we help improve the health of people from minority groups. (cms.gov)
- William and Steven's efforts epitomized the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion and providing employment and advancement opportunities for minorities, women, and persons from other traditionally excluded groups. (ebglaw.com)
- Advocate for broader inclusion.If you're looking to start the conversation in your community but don't know where to start, Mental Health America (MHA) has compiled information on mental health issues impacting different minority groups to help make that conversation easier. (tgclb.org)
- Join us in spreading awareness about the unique struggles and disparities that underrepresented groups have to face regarding their mental health. (csun.edu)
- That observance grew into a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minority groups-National Minority Health Month, which is recognized each year in April. (cdc.gov)
- Long-standing systemic health and social inequities have left many racial and ethnic minority groups more likely to get sick and die from COVID-19. (cdc.gov)
- The authors emphasize the importance of addressing structural determinants of violence, substance abuse, and transportation deaths among racial and ethnic minority groups. (medicareadvocacy.org)
- The Southern University System will launch a statewide campaign today to encourage Black and other racial minority groups to get vaccinated against COVID-19. (subr.edu)
- New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has assessed the prevalence of common mental health problems experienced by people from ethnic minority backgrounds and investigated the longstanding treatment inequalities experienced in these groups. (kcl.ac.uk)
- The paper, published in the British Journal of Psychiatry , used data from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey , and found that people from all ethnic minority groups were less likely to receive a range of interventions for problems like depression or anxiety compared to White British people. (kcl.ac.uk)
- This means investing in qualitative studies and surveys, boosted to ensure enough participants from ethnic minority and other marginalised groups are recruited and represented. (kcl.ac.uk)
- International and UK data suggest that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups are at increased risk of infection and death from COVID-19. (nih.gov)
- We aimed to explore the risk of death in minority ethnic groups in England using data reported by NHS England. (nih.gov)
- The largest total number of deaths in minority ethnic groups were Indian (492 deaths) and Black Caribbean (460 deaths) groups. (nih.gov)
- 95%CIs 1.56-1.85) minority ethnic groups. (nih.gov)
- minority ethnic groups. (nih.gov)
- This document is a blueprint for the many agencies and organizations that must work together to plan, develop, and implement effective strategies to eliminate TB in racial/ethnic minority population groups and high-risk geographic areas. (cdc.gov)
- Health disparities are health differences between different groups of people. (medlineplus.gov)
- He also oversees his lab at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), where his research explores health differences among racial and ethnic groups and how social factors such as migration and the environment affect health. (medlineplus.gov)
- NCHS data are used to create a basis for comparisons between population groups or geographic areas as well as an understanding of how trends in health change and develop over time. (cdc.gov)
Equity13
- Help improve health equity and minority vaccination rates in your place of practice with these Minority Health Month tools and resources. (aanp.org)
- To better comprehend the struggles for health equity and the disparities currently being exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, one must first become familiar with social determinants of health. (aanp.org)
- With a liberatory spirit, the San Fernando Valley's HERE Center works with communities by nurturing collaborative research to improve health equity! (csun.edu)
- For members of the CSUN community seeking a progressive environment for researching health equity, the HERE Center provides resources and opportunities that promote scholarly collaboration to empower communities toward reducing health disparities. (csun.edu)
- Recognizing that health is the key to progress and equity in all other things," said Tuskegee Institute founder Booker T. Washington, who proposed the observance of "National Negro Health Week" in 1915. (cdc.gov)
- A health equity perspective helps us understand the context in which risk for COVID-19 happens. (cdc.gov)
- Achieving health equity requires valuing everyone equally. (cdc.gov)
- As we look ahead to a healthier nation, we invite you to learn more about health equity and how to better support your communities. (cdc.gov)
- COVID-19 health equity projects are currently underway and information on these projects is available on CDC's COVID-19 web page. (cdc.gov)
- Health equity for cancer patients and their caregivers is critical at all times and especially vital during the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination programs. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
- During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss the intersection of telehealth and health equity and implications for health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (cdc.gov)
- Discuss CDC's COVID-19 health equity strategy and implications for health services. (cdc.gov)
- Environmental health sciences education: A tool for achieving environmental equity and protecting children. (cdc.gov)
Sexual and gender minority1
Barriers2
- Lack of education, unhealthy behaviors, and barriers to seeking health promotion play a large part in these high mortality rates among African Americans. (minoritynurse.com)
- Survey items were supplemented with qualitative questions about perceived barriers to and facilitators of strengthening the capacity of mental health services. (nih.gov)
Communities12
- 4. Increase the number of diverse, early-stage investigators from underserved communities trained in maternal health disparity research. (hrsa.gov)
- Melinda Vasquez, Chief Officer of Cultural and Community Affairs for Cenpatico of Arizona, and Kurt Sheppard, CEO for Valle del Sol talk about the need to increase mental health awareness in minority communities. (azpbs.org)
- WASHINGTON (AP) - This week's Supreme Court decision ordering Alabama to redraw its congressional districts was seen by many minority lawmakers and voting rights activists as a stunning victory with the potential to become a major stepping stone for undoing political maps that dilute the strength of communities of color. (abc4.com)
- April is National Minority Health Month - a month dedicated to reducing health disparities in minority communities all across the country while highlighting methods and resources to help improve the overall health of racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. (aanp.org)
- These efforts can be challenging, but progress in our most challenging issues happens when we intentionally organize, convene, and work together to address the health inequities that our communities face. (cdc.gov)
- The nursing profession has always been an advocate for providing community assessment, education, and health screenings to the public to promote healthier communities. (minoritynurse.com)
- One way to provide health promotion information to a variety of communities is through a wellness promotion fair. (minoritynurse.com)
- In the press release the NAACP said "HSU recruiters continue to travel to minority-majority communities, with the intent to enroll more students of color. (thelumberjack.org)
- This study underlines how the mental health needs of minoritised communities in England are not being met. (kcl.ac.uk)
- It has been twenty years since the last nationally representative survey detailing the mental health of minority ethnic communities in Britain was conducted. (kcl.ac.uk)
- Minorities, immigrants, and people living in poor or disadvantaged communities appear to be most at risk. (cdc.gov)
- Eliseo J. Pérez-Stable, M.D., served in the medical and research communities for decades before becoming the second Director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) in 2015. (medlineplus.gov)
Persons1
- During the plan period, focus shall be on strengthening capacity for occupational safety and health in workplaces and emerging sectors such as oil and gas, extending social protection services to the vulnerable persons, improving the quality of non-formal adult literacy service and promoting culture for development. (who.int)
Public health10
- The CC will collect data to measure and evaluate the Collaborative's impact and effectiveness, and enhance the RCs' productivity, efficiency, and public health impact. (hrsa.gov)
- Each grantee will receive $333,000 in funding to support their projects, which will examine critical public health disparities. (cms.gov)
- This goal is in line with the Indiana Department of Health's mission to promote, provide and improve essential public health services. (in.gov)
- The World Health Organization has stressed the need for methods of detecting molecular markers of drug resistance that will be useful in predicting responses to both clinical and public health interventions ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
- Tuberculosis (TB) is an increasing public health problem in the United States, particularly among racial/ethnic minorities. (cdc.gov)
- Discuss concerns and/or issues related to preparedness for and/or response to urgent public health threats. (cdc.gov)
- Funding Information: Funding: MN was supported by the Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. (lu.se)
- Department of Epidemiology and University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. (bvsalud.org)
- Statistics inform the public about current public health challenges and provide an understanding for existing problems. (cdc.gov)
- Data from the National and State vital statistics in public health and health policy. (cdc.gov)
Hispanics1
- In Chicago, U.S. Representative Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. stated, "Racial minorities-especially blacks, Hispanics and American Indians-are over-represented when it comes to disease and illness, but underrepresented in the healing professions. (minoritynurse.com)
Organizations3
- He is also very active in industry organizations and currently serves as a board member of the National Association of Health Services Executives and the Medicaid Health Plans of America. (ebglaw.com)
- That's why we're joining with mental health organizations and associations around the county this July Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to raise awareness and cure stigma. (tgclb.org)
- Washington called on local health departments, schools, churches, businesses, professional associations, and the most influential organizations in the African American community to "pull together" and "unite …in one great National Health Movement. (cdc.gov)
African Americans3
- The USDA Coalition of Minority Employees believes the bill is meant to provide justice for over one million African Americans who have had their land stolen in the history of the United States. (wikipedia.org)
- As the only historically Black university system in the country, located right here in Louisiana, it is our obligation to ensure that African-Americans and other ethnic minorities are well informed about the dangers of COVID-19 and the significance of getting vaccinated," said Ray L. Belton, president-chancellor of the Southern University System. (subr.edu)
- Despite recent progress in overall national health, disparities continue in the incidence of illness and death among African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders, as compared with the US population as a whole. (cdc.gov)
20172
- Perhaps the most concerning data reported in the 2017 YRBS reflects significant disparities among LGB and racial minority youth. (siecus.org)
- Kristoffer Halvorsrud, Centre for Psychiatry, Wolfson Institute of Preventative Medicine , successfully applied for a 2017 Large Grant to work with patients from ethnic minority backgrounds with severe mental illness to create a series of photographic exhibitions showcasing the realities of severe mental illness. (qmul.ac.uk)
Services8
- The Minority Veterans Program is dedicated to ensuring that all Veterans are aware of benefits, services, and programs offered by VA. The program is designed to act as a mediator and facilitator. (va.gov)
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) has declared the theme of this year's Minority Health Month "Give Your Community a Boost! (aanp.org)
- The MSU Product Center also offers specialized services such as labeling, packaging, and nutritional analysis. (msu.edu)
- We advocate for the rights of all people to accurate information, comprehensive sexuality education, and the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health services. (siecus.org)
- The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive and rehabilitative services for all of the state's citizens. (hhs.gov)
- says Louis W. Sullivan, M.D. founding dean of Morehouse School of Medicine and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. (minoritynurse.com)
- The researchers suggest that persistent inequalities emphasise the urgent need to improve access to existing therapies for common mental health problems, and the need to design and invest in mental health support options that are appropriate for people from ethnic minority backgrounds, where needs are not being met by existing services. (kcl.ac.uk)
- The African and Caribbean Mental Health Services will also host a foyer exhibition in Manchester. (qmul.ac.uk)
Youth4
- Addresses the social and economic disparities among minority youth. (ed.gov)
- New data shows that depression has surpassed asthma as the number one health issue for U.S. youth . (tgclb.org)
- and severe health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) youth and youth of color. (siecus.org)
- Sexual minority (SM) youth have higher rates of substance use and pregnancy but are absent from the prenatal substance use literature . (bvsalud.org)
Office2
- The contents of the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments Web site were assembled under contracts from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools to the American Institutes for Research (AIR), Contract Number 91990021A0020. (ed.gov)
- Through the development of health policies and programs, the HHS Office of Minority Health works to eliminate health disparities. (cms.gov)
Poorer1
- Past scholarship has suggested that fears of displacement and social isolation associated with gentrification lead to poorer minority health. (springer.com)
America1
- Información de referencia en Etninicidad y Salud en la región del America Latina y el Caribe alineada a la Política sobre Etnicidad y Salud (29.a Conferencia Sanitaria Panamericana). (bvsalud.org)
Including research1
- Sponsored by the Partnership of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), Tuskegee University (TU), and the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), CRISP seeks to introduce underrepresented minority students at the undergraduate level to cancer research, including research on cancer disparities, via training, mentoring, and coursework. (uab.edu)
Inequities3
- The pandemic has exposed the already existing health inequities in vulnerable p opulations. (nationalhealthcouncil.org)
- Presenters will identify long-standing systemic health and social inequities that contribute to COVID-19 health disparities, while highlighting opportunities and limitations of telehealth implementation as an actionable solution. (cdc.gov)
- SM people need increased support for smoking cessation to redress health inequities in tobacco use , prevent prenatal exposures to tobacco , and limit the long-term consequences of tobacco use on health . (bvsalud.org)
Data6
- We address this gap with individual data from the 2008 Philadelphia Health Management Corporation's Southeastern Pennsylvania Household Health Survey and census tract data from the 2000 Decennial Census and the 2006-2010 American Community Survey. (springer.com)
- Further analysis and utilization of this data is crucial to advancing the sexual health and well-being of young people across the nation. (siecus.org)
- is a response to disappointing data that continues to reveal that ethnic minorities, who are disproportionately affected, are not getting vaccinated at a rate large enough to overcome this global pandemic. (subr.edu)
- The American Council on Education reports that fewer than 8,000 minority men and women earned master's degrees in health professions in 2001 (the most current year data was collected). (minoritynurse.com)
- At each hearing and meeting, the Commission has collected data and testimony from health experts, community advocates, business leaders and local governmental officials. (minoritynurse.com)
- Also, data collection was supported by grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Research Scholar program, the National Institute on Aging (NIA# 1F31AG057166-01), and the Johns Hopkins Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) which is funded in part by Grant Number TL1 TR001078 from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and NIH Roadmap for Medical Research. (lu.se)
Lesbian1
- Harvard Pop Center faculty member S. Bryn Austin, PhD, and Graduate Student Affiliate Brielle Bryan have authored a study that indicates that sexual minority women (lesbian and bisexual) physiologically experience more stress based on disparities in sympathetic nervous system biomarkers. (harvard.edu)
Psychiatry2
- Dr. Valentine is not currently taking patients, however, she offers clinical training and consultation in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to therapists in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Medical Center (BMC). (bu.edu)
- Prevalence of common mental disorders and treatment receipt for people from ethnic minority backgrounds in England: repeated cross-sectional surveys of the general population in 2007 and 2014 (doi:10.1192/bjp.2021.179) (Ahmad, G., McManus, S., Cooper, C., Hatch, S., & Das-Munshi, J.) was published in The British Journal of Psychiatry . (kcl.ac.uk)
Infection and death1
- In some high-income countries, racial and ethnic minorities recorded higher infection and death rates caused by COVID-19. (who.int)
Professions2
- Teen Health Promoters expanded my understanding of health professions beyond the traditional route of becoming a doctor. (globalgiving.org)
- That's only 18% of all the health professions master's degrees awarded that year. (minoritynurse.com)
Program11
- This program is coordinated at UAB and two other coordinating centers. (uab.edu)
- Whittier Street Health Center offers a comprehensive educational program integrated in our Diabetes clinic as well as our Group sessions that arms patients with the tools and information to better control their blood sugars and lead a healthier and more productive life. (wshc.org)
- Applying to the Teen Health Promoters Program at LAYC has opened so many doors for me. (globalgiving.org)
- In the Teen Health Promoters program, we have a group of diverse students who speak many different languages and being a foreigner I am able to connect with them and share my story and motivate them to never give up. (globalgiving.org)
- David R. Williams , a Harvard Pop Center faculty member, collaborated with a Harvard RWJF Health & Society Scholar program alumna and current Harvard faculty member Katie McLaughlin and colleagues in this study to shed light on whether exposure to trauma might be partly at play in explaining why racial and ethnic minorities have lower rates of psychopathology in the U.S. (harvard.edu)
- For 38 years, the AACR has endeavored through this program to reach out to minority predoctoral and postdoctoral students, trainees, and junior investigators as future cancer researchers. (aacr.org)
- The program was created in an attempt to address the serious problem of lack of minority participation in cancer research by offering young minority students and trainees the opportunity to attend and participate in the Annual Meetings and Special Conferences of the AACR. (aacr.org)
- Interactive activities with video incorporation, hands-on experiences, and group discussions paired with student motivation and interest in specific health career-related activities provided the highest program ratings. (biomedcentral.com)
- The Alabama Statewide AHEC program is comprised of five community-based centers that serve all 67 Alabama counties. (biomedcentral.com)
- Since its inception the scope of the Center program has been comprehensive and highly relevant to workers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. (cdc.gov)
- Due to the comprehensive nature of the evidence package, the NIOSH program officer recommended that the Center provide only summary information in this final report. (cdc.gov)
Awareness4
- Why is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month important? (tgclb.org)
- How can you support and participate in Minority Mental Health Awareness Month? (tgclb.org)
- This conference is the largest student-led health conference, and it aims to raise awareness around health disparities. (unccfar.org)
- The goal of the Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair is to increase minority awareness of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension and cancer, and how to prevent them. (in.gov)
Diversity4
- As a minority, having an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters and promotes a diverse workforce means the world to me and enabled and still enables me to have a successful career," stated Barnes, who has served on the firm's Diversity and Professional Development Committee and is now Chair of the Ethnic Minority Partners Affinity Group. (ebglaw.com)
- In New York, U.S. Representative Charles B. Rangel stated, "Increasing diversity in medicine, dentistry and nursing is one of the key strategies to reduce the alarming health disparities facing our nation. (minoritynurse.com)
- In the last decade, we have seen hardly any increase in the number of minority health professionals despite the growing ethnic diversity of our population. (minoritynurse.com)
- In total 21 people - including 19 service users and two carers - from a diversity of ethnic minority backgrounds have been involved. (qmul.ac.uk)
Affects2
- The Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis urges that resources be directed to areas where the disease has shifted into clearly identifiable geographic enclaves, and where the disease disproportionately affects socioeconomically disadvantaged racial/ethnic minorities. (cdc.gov)
- So how do we evaluate or cope with that as it affects health? (medlineplus.gov)
Pandemic4
- If you are looking to better familiarize yourself with health disparities stemming from the pandemic, please review the CDC's guide to COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. (aanp.org)
- In partnership with our Governor, the Louisiana Department of Health, elected officials, and community leaders, we will beat this pandemic. (subr.edu)
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the central role of health in both development and national security, and the consequent imperative of prioritizing investment in this critical sector. (who.int)
- However, inequity as a key factor impeding Africa's health progress went much further, extending to most of the tools needed in the pandemic response. (who.int)
Workforce1
- RAMP-UP provides activities focused on mentored research experiences and education in research regarding senior adults, aging, and health disparities research for underrepresented students in MSTEM fields and combines it with structured career planning and guidance to increase the likelihood that students will complete graduate studies and enter the research workforce. (uab.edu)
Support9
- HRSA-23-113: MH-RC-MSI (CC) will provide technical assistance and other support to the RCs to help them build their institution's research capacity in maternal health disparity research. (hrsa.gov)
- Sharing your story is often the first step in discovering you're not alone and creating a network of support that will help de-stigmatize mental health as well as aid in your recovery and management of symptoms. (tgclb.org)
- Join us this month in support of Minority Mental Health Month. (tgclb.org)
- The AACR would also like to thank Merck and the Change our Future Foundation for providing additional funding to support young minority investigators. (aacr.org)
- A person needs the education and support to make smarter decisions, and health fairs can provide important information that can ultimately save lives. (minoritynurse.com)
- A well prepared health fair can support more effective health promotion activities, education, and assessments. (minoritynurse.com)
- The support by the Centre has been solid throughout the project, from the planning to the implementation and evaluation stages. (qmul.ac.uk)
- This support from the Centre for Public Engagement has enabled the project to be successful. (qmul.ac.uk)
- Table A lists the 41 projects funded by the Center during the period of NIOSH support. (cdc.gov)
Sciences1
- Increasing minority participation in environmental health sciences. (cdc.gov)
Ethnicity3
- Self-Rated Health and Residential Segregation: How Does Race/Ethnicity Matter? (springer.com)
- and adverse Exploratory analyses will examine how latent classes that capture multiple intersecting marginalized social identities (i.e., sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, gender identity) and experiences of minority-related stress, act as predictors and moderators in the hypothesized models (Aim 4). (hhs.gov)
- Nowhere are the divisions of race, ethnicity, and culture more sharply drawn than in the health of the people in the United States. (cdc.gov)