The Toledo-Lucas County Commission on Minority Health meets monthly and virtually. If you would like to attend, please reach out to Cheyenne Nawrot. Meetings are free and open to the public.
Founded in 1998, The Commission is a coalition of concerned citizens, professionals, and community organizations who work to end health disparities and promote health among African Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders, Hispanics/Latinos, and Native Americans/Alaska Natives in Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio.
Vision: “Healthy and thriving racial and ethnic minority populations in Toledo and Lucas County, Ohio.”
Mission: To improve the overall health of the NW Ohio region by engaging citizens in the process of eliminating racial/ethnic health disparities.
Purpose:
- Address factors that disproportionately affect the life span and quality of life of minorities.
- Increase awareness in the community about minority health disparities.
- Promote an innovative, comprehensive, collaborative healthcare system that is sensitive and barrier-free.
- Empower racial and ethnic minorities to take life-long control of their health.
Local Conversations on Minority Health- Report to the Community 2016 Update
The Local Office of Minority Health in Toledo is funded by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health.
Minority Health Contact
If you would like more information about a partnership, or if you would like to join the Minority Health Advisory Board, please submit your contact information here.
SURVEY
The Toledo Office on Minority Health works to address issues of health and racial inequities within Lucas County.
Is your organization a partner, or are you interested in a future partnership? TOMH is working to gather feedback on the issues our community faces and is looking for ways to serve the community together effectively.
RESOURCES
American Psychological Association Inclusive Language Guide
DEPARTMENT INFO
Cheyenne Nawrot, MPH
Minority Health Coordinator
[email protected]
Phone: 419-213-2882
Fax: 419-213-4017
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