April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. Celebrated every year in April, National Minority Health Month: ✔️Builds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority groups. ✔️Encourages action through health education, early detection and control of disease complications. This year’s theme is Be the Source For Better Health which means taking charge of your own health and encouraging those around you to do the same. This theme highlights the important role that individuals can play in promoting health equity by making small changes in their daily lives. How are you celebrating #nationalminorityhealthmonth? #nmhm24
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How can you recognize National Minority Health Month? Our recent blog post highlights actionable ways you can help reduce health disparities in our community.🧡 Check it out⬇ #NationalMinorityHealthMonth #StrongerTogether #DEIB #Blog
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April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM), a time to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. This National Minority Health Month the HHS Office of Minority Health encourages everyone to Be the #SourceForBetterHealth for racial and ethnic minority populations. Read how addressing social determinants of health can help eliminate health disparities and learn how you can take action in your community: https://lnkd.in/eFyydTnd #NMHM24
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April is National Minority Health Month. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health, this annual observance helps to build awareness about the health disparities that persist among racial and ethnic minority populations and encourages everyone to take action to end these inequities. You can be the #SourceForBetterHealth by helping to remove barriers and treat lifestyle-related chronic disease health inequities as a #lifestylemedicine practitioner. Join us in raising awareness and advocating for health equity. Learn more about how HEAL is making a difference: https://lnkd.in/etvBG-H2. #MinorityHealthMonth
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April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the health disparities that affect minority communities in the United States. This month serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing these disparities and working towards health equity for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. By recognizing and addressing the unique health challenges faced by minority populations, we can strive towards a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. It is essential to promote culturally competent care, increase access to healthcare services, and address social determinants of health in order to improve health outcomes for all individuals. Let us use this month as an opportunity to advocate for health equity and support initiatives that aim to reduce health disparities among minority populations. #nationalminorityhealthawareness #healthdisparity #preventivecare
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