A national advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program and research efforts for the improvement of the health status of all Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Works to broaden and elevate the influence of African Americans in the political, legislative and public policy arenas. In addition, the CBCF sponsors issue forums and leadership seminars to stimulate dialogue and educate African Americans in the fundamentals of legislative and public policy development.
"The mission of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is to develop the next generation of Latino leaders. Our vision is an educated and civically active Latino community who participates at the local, state, and federal policy decision-making levels."
Through a combination of cultural competency trainings, interpreter trainings, research projects, community coalition building, and other services, the CCHCP serves as a bridge between communities and health care institutions to ensure full access to quality health care that is culturally and linguistically appropriate.
Promotes language and cultural competence to improve the quality of health care for minority, immigrant,
and ethnically diverse communities. Web site is supported by The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), and Resources for Cross Cultural Health Care (RCCHC).
The IOM was established by the National Academy of Sciences to secure the services of eminent members of appropriate professions in the examination of policy matters pertaining to the health of the public.
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A network of health and human service providers servicing Hispanic consumers throughout the U.S.
Works to raise awareness about the health needs of Asian Americans through research and education.
Seeks to provide a forum for collective action by nurses to investigate, define and advocate for the health care needs of African Americans and to implement strategies that ensure access to health care, equal to, or above health care standards of the larger society.
Seeks to improve the health of black women by providing wellness education and services, health information and advocacy.
Works to reduce poverty and discrimination, and improve life opportunities, for Hispanic Americans.
A national public interest law firm that seeks to improve health care for America's working and unemployed poor, minorities, the elderly and people with disabilities.
NHMA provides policymakers and health care providers with expert information and support in strengthening health service delivery to Hispanic communities across the nation.
Works to serve the nursing and health care delivery needs of the Hispanic community and the professional needs of Hispanic nurses.
A non-profit organization, conducts research, policy analysis, program assessment and development, national and regional meeting planning, training and technical assistance programs, and project management. These services are provided to tribes, Area Health Boards, tribal organizations, federal agencies, and private foundations.
Works towards the goal of bilingual access to quality health care and self-empowerment of Latinas through culturally respectful educational programs, health advocacy, outreach, research and public policy.
National organization dedicated to ensuring the fundamental human right to reproductive health for Latinas, their families and their communities.
National organization dedicated to developing leadership within communities of color to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. Web site includes publications, public policy information, an online action center, and an HIV/AIDS job bank.
Features webcasts of health related speeches, lectures, and conferences for and about African American
and minority health.
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