April is Minority Health Month During National Minority Health Month, state health officials reaffirmed the state’s commitment to reducing rates of premature birth and infant mortality statewide, and especially among minorities. “During this month when we focus attention on minority health, we continue our efforts to improve women’s health before pregnancy, increase access to health [...]

By Kimberly N. Alleyne Special to the NNPA from the America’s Wire Health disparities are creating economic burdens for families, communities and the nation’s health care system. Across the country, infant mortality and chronic diseases continue to affect people of color at rates far higher than those for Whites. In recent years, the focus has [...]