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STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING THE OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH
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In: http://www.ishib.org/journal/18-3s3/ethn-18-03-373.pdf
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Abstract:
established in 1986 to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority popula-tions in the United States through the devel-opment of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities. Since its initial congressional mandate, it has produced mul-tiple programs, campaigns, publications, and educational materials promoting the health of ethnic minorities. However, its continued existence is by no means assured. Recently, it faced harsh criticism regarding the success of its programs, and congressional leaders have introduced legislation designed to modify the office and its minority focus. In this report, we review 1) the accomplishments and inefficien-cies of the current office and 2) provide recommendations to improve OMH’s effec-tiveness in reducing health disparities and addressing health issues in minority popula-tions. (Ethn Dis. 2008;18:373–377)
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Keyword:
Cultural Competence; Health Disparities; Health Education; Linguistic Competence
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URL: http://www.ishib.org/journal/18-3s3/ethn-18-03-373.pdf
http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.596.7690
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