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Minority Health Connection is a monthly newsletter designed to keep advocates connected to the most pressing issues affecting minority health. Sections include the latest resources in minority health, the impact of health policy issues on communities of color, and highlights from activists in the field who are addressing racial and ethnic health disparities. To subscribe to our e-mail list so you can receive Minority Health Connection, click here. To view past issues, click on the links below:

  • April 2008
    April's newsletter features The Multicultural Health Network in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on the Administration's Medicaid regulations.   
  • March 2008
    March's newsletter features the Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia, Inc. in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on the Mental Health Parity and Indian Health Bills.
  • February 2008
    February's newsletter features the Health Advocate In Reach (HAIR) Project in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on President Bush's 2009 Budget Proposal.
  • January 2008
    January's newsletter features the New England Regional Minority Health Committee in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on Children's Health Coverage and the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Reauthorization.
  • December 2007
    December's newsletter features the Working for Equality and Economic Liberation (WEEL) in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a policy update on Children's Health Coverage.
  • November 2007
    November's newsletter features the New Hampshire Minority Health Coalition in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children's Health Coverage and the American Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
  • October 2007
    October's newsletter features the Metro Washington Public Health Association's Advocacy and Health Disparities Committee in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children's Health Coverage.
  • September 2007
    September's newsletter features the The Naugatuck Valley Translation Project in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children's Health Coverage.
  • August 2007
    August's newsletter features the South Carolina Network for the Elimination of Health Disparities in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children's Health Coverage.
  • July 2007
    July's newsletter features the Joy-Southfield Health and Education Center in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on SCHIP reauthorization and the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2007.
  • June 2007
    June's newsletter features the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on the Minority Health Improvement and Health Disparity Elimination Act.
  • May 2007
    May’s newsletter features the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children’s Health Coverage and American Indian health.
  • April 2007
    April’s newsletter features National Minority Health Month in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children’s Health Coverage.
  • March 2007
    March’s newsletter features the Community Health Workers: A Wise Investment conference in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on the Immigrant Children’s Health Improvement Act (ICHIA) and Citizenship Documentation Requirements.
  • February 2007
    February’s newsletter features The Opportunity Agenda in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on President Bush’s Budget and Children's Health Coverage.
  • January 2007
    January’s newsletter features Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Medicare Part D.
  • December 2006
    December’s newsletter features El Pueblo, Inc. in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children's Health Coverage and Health Savings Accounts.
  • November 2006
    November’s newsletter features the Ongoing Covenant with Black Iowa in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Medicare Part D.
  • October 2006
    October’s newsletter features the American Medical Student Association in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on the Minority Health Bill and Children’s Health Coverage.
  • September 2006
    September’s newsletter features Healthy Communities San Mateo in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children’s Health Coverage.
  • August 2006
    August’s newsletter features the National African American Drug Policy Coalition, Inc. in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Children's Health Coverage.
  • July 2006
    July’s newsletter features the Developing Families Center in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Medicare Part D and Medicaid.
  • June 2006
    June’s newsletter features the New Orleans Area Health Disparities Initiative in the Activities in the Field section, with policy updates on Medicare Part D and Medicaid's Citizenship Documentation Requirement.
  • May 2006
    May’s newsletter features Health Care for All in the Activities in the Field section, policy updates on Medicare Part D and Medicaid, and Ruth Perot of SHIRE in the Reflections from the Field section.
  • April 2006
    April’s newsletter features La Fe Health Policy and Advocacy Center in the Activities in the Field section, policy updates on Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and the Deficit Reduction Act, and Britt Weinstock, senior health policy advisor to the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust in the Reflections from the Field section.
  • March 2006
    The first edition of Minority Health Connection features Visión y Compromiso in the Activities in the Field section; policy updates on the President’s budget, Medicare, and Medicaid; and Barbara Baylor, Minister for Health and Wellness, of the United Church of Christ, in the Reflections from the Field section.
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