Disparities in Health and Health Care

Conferences and Conventions on Health Disparities and Equitble Health Care

researched and compiled by Sarah McCloskey and Erin Kennedy December 2004 and updated November 2006

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OMH National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Disparities (Resources for States)
www.omhrc.gov/summit/summitoolkit.pdf
This link gives a detailed account of the Office of Minority Health's Leadership Summit, along with data and statistics from the summit and resources for states.   The site also gives information on technical assistance, federal and state information, and various program ideas.

New England Conference: Eliminating Health Disparities by 2010 (Hosted by Massachusetts)
www.mass.gov/dph/omh/regionalconference/confhome.htm
This link highlights the 2003 New England Conference on eliminating health disparities.   It gives an overview of the conference as well as downloadable flyers and information from keynote speakers and sponsors.   All presentations are also available and can be accessed through this site.

For more information, contact Eric Jacobson (302-831-1711).

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