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State Health Department Celebrates National Minority Health Month2014 theme – Prevention is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity |
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Center for Minority Health Services is celebrating National Minority Health Month this April by hosting workshops, health fairs, screenings, webinars and various other events. The IDPH, in conjunction with local health departments, as well as community and faith-based organizations, is working hard to teach communities about the diseases that disproportionately affect communities of color, such as breast and cervical cancer, prostate cancer, heart disease and HIV/AIDS.
“The IDPH has a long standing history of collaboration with agencies and organizations that seek to improve the health of minorities,” said IDPH Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. “We have also made reducing health disparities a top priority in our 5-year strategic plan.” The IDPH Center for Minority Health Services was created to provide information and technical assistance regarding the health care needs of minority populations; and to develop, maintain and enhance health care services in minority communities. To achieve this goal, the Center works with state and local entities to heighten awareness of minority health issues and services across the state. This year's theme, Prevention is Power: Taking Action for Health Equity, emphasizes the critical role of prevention in reducing health disparities. It is a call to action, a charge for all of us to unite towards a common goal of improving the health of our communities. In support of this year’s theme, the IDPH is encouraging men and women to take a proactive approach to improve their health by having routine medical exams in addition to the following:
Reducing health disparities and increasing health equity for all Illinoisans through targeted leadership, outreach and strategic partnerships is one of the five priorities outlined in the IDPH Five Year Strategy 2014-2018. Visit http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/StrategicPlan_Final_2014-2018.pdf for a copy of the plan. |
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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |