FDA OMHHE Observes National Minority Health Month

FDA OMHHE Observes National Minority Health Month

April is National Minority Health Month, and the FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) is observing the occasion by highlighting the various ways in which we can help create a world where health equity is a reality for all.

With Americans advised to stay in and around their homes, this National Minority Health Month the Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and its fellow offices will feature the theme "Active and Healthy" and focus on safe ways all communities can stay physically active and advance mental and emotional wellness.

We encourage everyone to take time this month to learn about the resources that are available to them from FDA OMHHE and our partner agencies in HHS. We also invite everyone to join #ActiveandHealthy, a national social media campaign that will focus on ways we can stay active and healthy in and around the house while following the social distancing guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19. Daily themes will highlight steps people can take in and around the home to maintain and sustain an active and healthy lifestyle while reducing stress and anxiety.

Below, you can find a list of resources from our HHS partners for National Minority Health Month 2020. Please visit our website and the HHS OMH website to learn about additional initiatives and projects taking place throughout the year.

Ways to Participate at Home:

Spread the word virtually by downloading the National Minority Health Month Toolkit full of resources, sample social media messages, and downloadable graphics.

Submit your virtual community events and activities to the Office of Minority Health Events Calendar and share photos from your virtual event on social media by using the hashtags #ActiveandHealthy, #EmotionalWellness and #NMHM2020.

Webinar: Responding to the Alarm: Addressing Black Youth Suicide. Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 11:30 - 1:00 PM ET. Hosted by the Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity at the National Institute of Mental Health, in collaboration with the Office of Behavioral Health Equity at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Registration: https://go.usa.gov/xvrGx

By sharing ideas, we can find ways to be Active and Healthy while at home and while doing our part to slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) this National Minority Health Month.