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CDC - OMHHE - About - Health Disparities - Health Equity - Office - Minority Health

Health Equity Matters

Quarterly E-Newsletter to share News, Perspectives, & Progress

from CDC's Office of Minority Health & Health Equity (OMHHE)

 

Welcome!

OMHHE's e-newsletter is intended to promote awareness of minority health & health equity issues, support the achievement of our goals to eliminate health disparities, and foster ongoing communication & collaboration.

 

Summer 2014

Volume 3, Issue 3

Announcements

Activities, Funding, Trainings, Summits, Conferences & more!

Health Observances

September 15 begins Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month.

Statistics Highlight

Sexual Orientation and Health Among U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2013.

Quick Links

Feature

CHDIR, 2013 Highlights and Recommendations to Improve African American Health by Dr. Sonja Hutchins.  

Commentary

Diane Dennis-Stephens, MPH, Health Scientist in the Office of Women's Health, presents My Brothers Keeper: A Presidential Initiative Targeting Young Boys & Men of Color.

Science Speaks

The Science Team within OMHHE will lead the development of the 1st CDC Vital Signs report focused on Hispanic Health to be released in May 2015.

Conversations in Equity I’ve had a longstanding professional interest in cultural perspectives on obesity –

News You Can Use!

Timely information on upcoming projects, key personnel changes, and effective programs & initiatives.

Health Equity Champion! We are honored to recognize Aida Luz Maisonet Giachello, PhD as a Health Equity Champion for her service to the Hispanic/Latino communities!

TRIVIA!