Gov't Plan to Reduce Health Disparities

A Columbus Dispatch/AP Article entitled "Government Announces Plan to Reduce Health Disparities" describes how minority individuals in the U.S. are suffering from poorer health and get worse healthcare than whites. The new government plan addresses issues such as dental care for children, increased support for individuals with diabetes, and more access to interpreters in medical settings. What are other ways that the healthcare community can work to reduce the disparities that exist? How can individuals work to make sure they receive the best healthcare available?

April is National Minority Health Month. For more information, please visit the Office on Minority Affairs website. To learn more about health disparities in Ohio, visit the OPA "Health Disparities in Ohio" link.