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:

• January 2010
  January's newsletter features the The Indiana Minority Health Coalition in the Activities in the Field section as well as policy updates on the progress of health reform legislation.
• December 2009
  December's newsletter features the The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health in the Activities in the Field section as well as policy updates on ongoing health reform legislation.
• November 2009
  November's newsletter features the Native Health Initiative in the Activities in the Field section as well as policy updates on developing health reform legislation.
• October 2009
  October's newsletter features the The Cross Cultural Health Care Program in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on current health reform legislation.
• September 2009
  September's newsletter features the Jaisohn Center in the Activities in the Field section as well as policy updates on ongoing health reform legislation.
• August 2009
  August's newsletter features the Center for African American Health in the Activities in the Field section as well as policy updates on developing health reform legislation.
• July 2009
  July's newsletter features the Multnomah County Health Department Health Equity Initiative in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on current health reform legislation.
• June 2009
  June's newsletter features the ACCESS Community Health & Research Center in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on the White House Stakeholder Meeting on Health Disparities and current health reform legislation.
• May 2009
  May's newsletter features The Healthcare Equality Project in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on President Obama's 2009 Budget Report and The Senate Finance Committee's Three Roundtables on Health Care Reform.
• April 2009
  April's newsletter features The Community Voice: Taking it to the People program in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on the implementation of the Children's Health Insurance Program and President Obama's budget resolution.
• March 2009
  March's newsletter features the Center for Native American Health at the University of New Mexico in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a policy update on the White House Summit on Health Reform.  
• February 2009
  February's newsletter features the King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a policy update on the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.
• January 2009
  January's newsletter features the Puerto Rican Family Institute in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a policy update on the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and economic stimulus package. 
• December 2008
  December's newsletter features the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a policy update on Senator Max Baucus's Call for Health Reform in 2009 paper. 
• November 2008
  November's newsletter features Save Our Sons Program in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a policy update on the American Indian Health Care Improvement Reauthorization Bill.
• October 2008
  October's newsletter features The Kentucky Center for Health Equity (CHE) in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a policy update on the Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act and the Mental Health Parity Provisions in the Financial Bailout Legislation.
• September 2008
  September's newsletter features the District of Columbia Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a description of Families USA's work in keeping up the drumbeat on Health Care Reform at the Democratic National Convention. 
• August 2008
  August's newsletter features Hispanic Health Initiatives in the Activities in the Field section, as well as a policy update on Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and a Reflections from the Field from the Minority Health Initiatives department.
• July 2008
  July's newsletter features Project CHARGE in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on Minority Health Legislation and Medicare.
• June 2008
  June's newsletter features the African American Health Coalition in the Activities in the Field section, as well as policy updates on the House Committee Hearing on Health Disparities and the Senate Finance Chair's Medicare Bill.
• May 2008
  May’s newsletter features the Indiana Minority Health Coalition in the Activities in the Field section, and reports on three Minority Health bills being considered in the 110th Congress, in the Policy Updates.
• 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.