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Healthier Minorities, Healthier America January 12, 2010 |
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Your Turn! Comment on the National Plan for Action
The Plan is now open for public comments until February 12, 2010. Don't wait! With your help, this Plan will be a roadmap for the elimination of the health disparities that burden our nation. Comment Now! |
Check the "Twist" in Extra Help from Medicare
A new "twist" in the law makes it easier to save on your prescription drug costs. The Extra Help could be an average of $3,900 per year. Check the change. View Chubby Checker's new video. |
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Nation's New Year's Resolution: Healthier Children!
Happy New Year! Now is the perfect time to think about how to make children healthier in the New Year and in the new decade! Vaccinations, H1N1, Nutrition, Obesity, Teenage Health and more. Check out the many resources for your children's health. |
National Influenza Vaccination Week, January 11-16PSAs urge at risk groups to get vaccinated. Listen to PSAs targeting African Americans. Listen to American Indian and Alaska Native Radio PSAs. |
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College Students: Preconception Peer Educator Regional Trainings
OMH will conduct regional trainings in February 2010 in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland/Washington, DC, and Georgia. Register for the Training Check Out the Training Agenda Is Your School Participating? Training Dates and Locations Questions? Just ask |
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Steps to Reduce Hepatitis B and C, and Their Toll in Minorities
![]() The Institute of Medicine recommends strengthened vaccination requirements, resources for prevention and treatment and public awareness efforts to curb hepatitis B and C, which take the heaviest toll among Asians, Pacific Islanders, and blacks in the U.S. Read Press Release - Full Report - Report Brief
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HIV News: National Black HIV/AIDS Day - February 7
![]() February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) , with the HIV/AIDS Prevention: A Choice and a Lifestyle. Learn more . HIV Removed from Immigration Screening List.
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Campaign National Spokesperson Launches Website
A Healthy Baby Begins with You National Spokesperson Tonya Lewis Lee is launching an online magazine called Healthy You Now, dedicated to supporting women on their journey to achieve an optimal lifestyle of health and wellness. |
HIV News: Accepting Nominations for the Latino Mentoring Training Institute
The Institute will be launched in February 2010. Read the Program Description. Who Should Apply. What's in It for You. How to Register and Apply. |
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