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In 1985, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report from the Secretary’s Task Force on Black and Minority Health, led by Margaret Heckler. This was the first comprehensive study by the U.S. government on the disparities in health access and health outcomes for blacks and other minority populations, and the first call by the government to end health disparities and advance health equity in America.
This led to the creation of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) at HHS to serve as a focal point for addressing health disparities. In 1990, States started establishing their own Offices of Minority Health. Ohio was the first State to establish such an office. These offices facilitate collaboration between federal and local efforts to enhance the health status of minority populations.
In 1990, OMH hosted representatives from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and South Carolina to discuss the state of minority health in their states and create a blueprint for establishing offices in other states.
In 2005, NASOMH was established as an umbrella organization and unified voice to represent the interests of State Offices of Minority Health and similar entities in their efforts to eliminate health disparities and improve healthcare for racial and ethnic minority populations.
To provide leadership in transforming the health of racial and ethnic minority communities, tribal organizations, and nations.
To promote and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority communities, tribal organizations, and nations by preventing disease and injury and assuring optimal health and well-being.
We are committed to the elimination of health and health care disparities for racial and ethnic minority communities, tribal organizations, and nations by working to advance policy, data, research, and programs that address socioeconomic determinants of health.
We seek to build the capacity of national, state, and local governments and communities to raise awareness of and to achieve health equity and eliminate health disparities.
We are committed to engaging and empowering racial and ethnic communities, tribal organizations, and nations innovatively addressing minority health and health disparities issues.
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