April marks National Minority Health Month, a time to spotlight health disparities among minority populations and advocate for equity in healthcare. This observance is an opportunity to deepen understanding and commitment to addressing these disparities.
Understanding the unique health challenges faced by minority communities is crucial. This goes beyond clinical knowledge to encompass social determinants of health, such as access to care, socioeconomic status, and cultural factors.
This month, we focus on empowering communities, amplifying their voices, and promoting education. It is about recognizing the importance of culturally competent care and its role in improving health outcomes.
As future healthcare professionals, you have a responsibility to advocate for policies that prioritize health equity and actively engage with communities to address their specific needs. We can build a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system by embracing diversity and working collaboratively.
Learn more about this year's theme, Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections, and how you can get involved here.
Keep an eye on JABSOM's Instagram @uhmedjabsom as they share how JABSOM is the source for better health in our communities throughout this month.
Visit these guides for resources regarding cultural health, Native Hawaiian health & indigenous knowledge, and race and medicine:
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