Minority Health

April is Minority Health Month!

Upcoming Events:

The Toledo-Lucas County Commission on Minority Health meets monthly.

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.