'Health centers are lifelines offering inclusive care to all.' As #NMHM2024 comes to a close, we're sharing the voices of health center staff describing how Community Health Centers can #BeTheSource of culturally competent care to reduce disparities and improve health outcomes.

Did you know that by 2050, the number of Black people with #Alzheimers in the US is expected to increase to 1.6 million? These staggering numbers are top of mind this #NMHM2024 .

Integrated Family Services would like to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. We encourage action through ongoing health education and early detection. #NMHM2024

In order to improve care and health outcomes for mothers and infants, it’s important that we acknowledge health disparities.

View this thread to learn about what’s impacting our nation’s mothers and children. #NMHM2024

Reducing and working to eliminate health disparities requires hearing people out. We're strengthening our employees' and volunteers' knowledge of health equity skills and actions. See how at cancer.org/healthequity #NMHM2024 #MinorityHealth

It’s National Minority Health Month!

Together, we can raise awareness about health issues that affect people from diverse communities.

Follow us this month to learn more about minority health topics: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

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FACT: In some areas, Black Americans live an average of 10 years fewer than white Americans. Racial and social inequities are a public health threat that must be addressed.

This #NMHM2024 , learn about our work to eliminate health inequities: cmeo.me/DEI-Hub

The OMHHE Enhance Equity Research Hub highlights OMHHE-funded research projects.

These projects are helping achieve our mission to promote and protect the health of diverse populations through research and communication.

Learn more: fda.gov/science-resear…

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9 out of 10 people diagnosed with #lupus are women aged 15 to 44, and it’s more common among racial and ethnic minority populations.

We need diverse participation in lupus research to help ensure new treatments work for all patients: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

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Did you know that communities of color historically have less access to health care than their white counterparts? 🤔

Let's come together and work towards addressing these disparities in health care access. #NMHM2024

This Minority Health Month we’re encouraging American Indian/Alaska Native Veterans to get screened regularly for cancer. cancer.va.gov/comms-and-ed-r… #MinorityHealthMonth #NMHM2024 #Veterans

It’s National Minority Health Month and this year’s theme is “Be the Source for Better Health.”

We invite everyone to be the source for clinical trial information.

Share our clinical trial resources which are available in multiple languages: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

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#SickleCell disease is a lifelong condition that primarily affects Black and Hispanic people.

We need diverse participation in sickle cell research because clinical trials should represent the patients that will use the medical products: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

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We can lower our chances of having a #stroke by controlling our blood pressure and cholesterol, and not smoking.

Black and African Americans adults have nearly twice the risk of having a first stroke.
Learn more about stroke prevention: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

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Do you know someone who is interested in joining a #ClinicalTrial ?
Our clinical trial resources are translated into Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese, & more!

This National Minority Health Month, we invite you to share our resources: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

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It’s #NationalMinorityHealthMonth ! So we’re spreading the word about eye health. Learn more about #EyeHealth —an important part of overall health — using our resources for Black/African American communities: nei.nih.gov/learn-about-ey… #NMHM2024

Thank you to everyone who helped us make this National Minority Health Month a success!

Stay connected with us year-round for minority health information and help us create a world where health equity is a reality for all: fda.gov/consumers/mino…

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#NMHM2024 spotlight: Dr. Sinha is a #SourceforBetterHealth ! Her community-engaged maternal-child health study works with a population at high risk for obesity and diabetes in Phoenix, AZ, a unique opportunity to understand transgenerational risk for chronic disease.
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Let's say hello to Dr. Julie Hsieh! She is part of the FDA Minority Health and Health Equity team.

Learn why she loves working in minority health.

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🔬This #NMHM2024 we’re highlighting the importance of #diversity in clinical trials, which is necessary to ensure treatments work for all. Our #BioHermes study, with 24% participation from diverse populations, proves it’s achievable. 💪🌟