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National Minority Heath

April 3, 2023, By PBSWest.org

Every April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) observes National Minority Health Month to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities and reducing health disparities.

OMH is proud to announce the theme for National Minority Health Month 2023: Better Health Through Better Understanding. This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources. When patients are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are empowered to create healthier outcomes for themselves and their communities.

Did You Know?

  • It is estimated that only 14 percent of the U.S. population has proficient health literacy.
  • Nearly 20 percent of people in the U.S. speak a language other than English at home.
  • It is estimated that over 60 percent of racial and ethnic minority patients over the age of 18 believe it is at least somewhat important to visit a health care provider who shares or understands their culture.
  • In 2021, OMH awarded $250 million to local governments to promote evidence-based health literacy strategies that are culturally appropriate.

    • Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram , and sign up for OMH newsletters for additional updates on this year’s National Minority Health Month.

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