Minority Health

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.