LibGuides: Cultural and Minority Health: More Information

Initiatives and Promoting Knowledge and Equity

Think Cultural Health
- "Think Cultural Health OMH initiative that provides health and health care professionals with information, continuing education opportunities, and resources to learn about and implement CLAS and the National CLAS Standards." Click the link above to learn more.
OMH Key Initiatives
- "The Office of Minority Health works to raise awareness on efforts aimed at reducing health and health care disparities and advancing health equity." Click this link to see a list of resources and articles regarding OMH's key initiatives.
The NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan
- Click here to see NIMHD's 2021-2025 Strategic Plan in order to address, research, and fund solutions for minority health disparities.
Social Determinants of Health
- The CDC recognizes that the social determinants of health (SDOH) "contribute to the stark and persistent chronic disease disparities in the United States among racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups." Click here to see the NCCDPHP's framework plan in addressing SDOH and examples of their work and programs.
Minority and Multicultural Health
- Click here to see the New Jersey Department of Health's resources, data, and partnerships in regards to minority health and health disparities.

Introduction to COVID-19 Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities
Learn why some racial and ethnic minority groups have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccine Equity for Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
Click here to see the CDC's resources and goals in providing vaccines and promoting healthcare equity.
Health Equity Task Force
Click here to learn about the COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, which was established as "part of the government-wide effort to identify and eliminate health and social disparities that result in disproportionately higher rates of exposure, illness, hospitalization and death related to COVID-19
COVID-19 Public Education Campaign
"The Community Corps is one component of HHS COVID-19 Public Education Campaign," which encourages local voices and community leaders in educating their communities about COVID-19 and vaccinations.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Click here to see NIMHD's research, resources, and outreach in regards to COVID-19 and minority health.