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The United States has been celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander heritage for more than a quarter century.
The strategy provides a common
set of goals and objectives for public and private sector initiatives and partnerships.
Millions of Americans don’t know they are infected by chronic viral hepatitis. Use Hepatitis Awareness Month as an opportunity to get tested for this disease.
Millions of people living in the United States have undetected vision problems, eye diseases and conditions. This month, take some time to make sure your vision is your priority.
Spotlights from OMH
Just Launched! Hep B United
 This is a national campaign to address and eliminate hepatitis B, a serious liver infection that has affected 1 in 20 Americans. An estimated 2 million people in the United States are chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus, which is the leading cause of liver cancer. Read Press Release Get Involved
Tuberculosis Information in Spanish and English
The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal.
May Is Mental Health Month
"People with mental illnesses also experience disparities in income, employment, education, homelessness, full community participation, and most tragically - life expectancy. Outdated misperceptions, myths, and prejudice lead to many of these outcomes," said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Read the Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. SAMHSA's Office of Behavioral Health Equity Teams Up with Community Partners to Reduce the Impact of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Read the blog post.
Management Assistant Positions at the Administration for Children and Families
Temporary full time positions for U.S. citizens in several cities. Deadline is June 6, 2012. Read More.
OMH Grant Opportunities Addressing Health Disparities
These grants address capacity building, teen health, lupus and HIV/AIDS. Application Deadline is June 8, 2012.
Read Statement from Secretary Sebelius on Older Americans Month
Since 1963, in May, we recognize Older Americans Month. This year's theme “Never Too Old to Play” encourages older Americans to stay active in their own lives and in their communities. Read the statement.
May is Asthma Awareness Month
"We know that African-American children visit emergency departments for asthma care more often than Caucasian children, and that Latino children are less likely to see a doctor for routine office visits than non-Latino Caucasian children. While we’ve made progress in reducing disparities over the years, more needs to be done." Read the Statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
National Hepatitis Awareness Month
May is designated as National Hepatitis Awareness Month to help highlight raise awareness about viral hepatitis and chronic infection among those it affects here in America.
National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month
Nearly 68 million Americans have high blood pressure. Although hypertension is not uncommon, it can lead to numerous health issues and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Read Post by Dr. J. Nadine Gracia on the Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Blog
During April, we celebrate National Minority Health Month by reflecting on the progress that has been achieved in reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. As we continue to move forward toward health equity, we recognize that this has truly been a year of unprecedented opportunity for minority populations. Read More
Health and Human Services Seeks Feedback on Pilot Operational Study
HHS has issued a request for information from interested parties regarding the design, logistics and feasibility of a pilot operational study in which men who have sex with men who meet specified criteria, would be permitted to donate blood, with additional safeguards in place to protect blood recipients during the course of the study.
Affordable Care Act: Health Care Where You Live
See what implementation means for your state. From grants to new services and programs, find out how the Affordable Care Act is helping you where you live.
HealthyPeople.gov Highlights Leading Health Indicators
A set of Healthy People 2020 objectives, called Leading Health Indicators, has been selected to communicate high-priority health issues and actions that can be taken to address them.
Heckler Report: Now Available Online
The Heckler Report defined the issue of health disparities in the United States when it was published in 1985. National Partnership for Action
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