It’s National Minority Health Month, and HHS along with MinorityHealth are sharing information all month about how everyone can stay ActiveandHealthy. Find resources for your patients here: NMHM2023 MinorityHealth
over the age of 18 believe it is at least somewhat important to visit a health care provider who shares or understands their culture.to local governments to promote evidence-based health literacy strategies that are culturally appropriate.National Minority Health Month
to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native communities and reducing health disparities.Better Health Through Better UnderstandingThis year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources.
When patients are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are empowered to create healthier outcomes for themselves and their communitiesIncreased health literacy for patientsImproving access to health care information for patients with limited English proficiency , featuring factsheets and toolkits for consumers, reports and recommendations for professionals, and peer-reviewed journal articles. All the resources are available to read and download for free.
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