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The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health works to achieve health equity. Follow for Spanish resources.

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  1. Mar 6

    Atención Promotores de Salud! OMH offers a group learning option for the free e-learning program “Promoting Healthy Choices and Community Changes.” If you’ve taken the program, consider leading a group of others. Visit

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  2. Mar 6

    Screening tests can help prevent or find it early, when treatment works best. Colorectal screening saves lives! Talk with your loved ones about getting screened.

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    Mar 6

    Hispanic women are twice as likely to receive late prenatal care or none at all as non-Hispanic White women are. Through the research project, women can help inform and improve care for generations to come.

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  4. Mar 6

    High blood pressure is the 2nd leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S. after diabetes. This , take steps to manage your to help protect your kidneys with .

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    Mar 6

    's National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report (QDR) reveals impact of epidemic.

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  6. Mar 5

    Are you getting the latest minority health news delivered to your inbox? Sign up today and stay up to date!

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  7. Mar 5

    Staying is good for your body, but with any type of , there can be risks and a chance of getting hurt. has resources to help you avoid exercise injuries:

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  8. Mar 5

    Have you and your loved ones discussed the best way to safely dispose of unused or expired medicine? says the best way is to drop them off at a drug take back site, location, or program immediately. Learn more to avoid misuse:

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    Mar 5

    : is the 2nd leading cancer in communities? But with early screenings, it is treatable and beatable. Get screened, it’s covered under all Marketplace plans.

    9 out of 10. That's the survival rate when colon cancer is detected early. Work with your provider to determine which screening is best fo ryou, and we'll help you find the coverage. Contact your local Indian health care provider, visit Healthcare.gov, or call 1-800-318-2596 for more information.
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  10. Mar 5

    there is a national shortage of -trained ? , register for today’s STAMP training, Transfusion in SCD, at 3 PM ET to learn how to care for people living with :

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    Mar 5

    at 3 p.m. ET is the FINAL training for on improving care for those living with . Email to :

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  12. Mar 4

    Since launching in 2004, OMH has attracted more than 380K registrants nationwide. Join a growing community of individuals who gain knowledge on cultural and linguistic competency through free continuing education e-learning programs:

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  13. Mar 4

    This week’s recommendation from the OMH Knowledge Center highlights with a special focus on their webpage. To read more about health considerations for groups during disease outbreaks visit our online library catalog:

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    Mar 4

    Thousands of people can get access to prevention medications through the new program. Find out if you qualify:

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  15. Mar 4

    Have you put off scheduling a colonoscopy? cancer can be screened in different ways! You can choose from several screening tests. Find out more from .

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  16. Mar 4

    we released our Health Equity Link Newsletter for March! Check out the latest issue and sign up today so you never miss out on the latest news.

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  17. Mar 4

    March is also ? and created a timeline of their contributions to women’s health from the 1960s to the 2010s. Learn how they’ve helped address a variety of health issues:

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  18. Mar 3

    If you want to get more , it helps to make a plan. Share ’s interactive tool to help you and your loved ones set weekly activity goals:

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    Mar 3

    "We have to be honest not only about the poor health outcomes black women face, but also about the roots of those problems." More from :

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    Mar 3

    CMS OMH’s Minority Research Grant Program recently released a opportunity for health equity researchers at minority serving institutions. Interested researchers can apply now at:

    Researchers at: HBCUs HSIs TCUs AANAPISIs 2020 Minority Research Grant Program funding opportunity is available. Learn more and how to apply at: go.cms.gov/minorityresearch
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