Minority Health Month (MHM) was created by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health in Ohio in April 1989 with the first celebration featuring community-initiated events. The goal was for one event to be conducted each day throughout Ohio. Minority Health Month was designed to be a 30-day inclusive, high-visibility, wellness campaign.
This year’s theme focuses on Achieving Equity in Birth Outcomes.
- Provide crucial information to allow individuals to practice disease prevention
- Promote healthy lifestyles
- Showcase healthcare professionals and resources
- Highlight the unequal health of Ohio’s minorities compared to non-minorities
- Increase ongoing community support to improve minority health.
The Academy observes MHM as part of its goal to encourage and empower family physicians as you face the challenges of championing health equity in your community. The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) provides you with evidence-based resources that will help identify and address barriers to health equity, and will feature the work of doctors who strive to be a source for better health outcomes through their advocacy.