Vision:

The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene envisions a state in which health care services are organized and delivered in a manner designed to eliminate health disparities among its ethnic and racial populations, thereby leading the way to a Healthy Maryland in the New Millennium.

Mission:

In fulfillment of the Department’s mission to promote the health of all Maryland citizens, the Health Disparities Initiative shall focus the Department’s resources on eliminating health disparities, partner with statewide organizations in developing policies and implementing programs and monitor and report the progress to elected officials and the public.  The target ethnic/racial groups shall include African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, Asian Americans and Native Americans.

Sixth Annual Maryland Minority Health Disparities Conference 

Date:  Tuesday,

May 19, 2009 

Time:  8:30 am – 3:00 pm 

Location:  Morgan State University, Student Center - Baltimore, MD 

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Conference Materials & Handouts

Agenda

Conference Flyer

Conference Purpose & Objectives

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for Job Openings and Committee Opportunities

Contact us at:
Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Health Disparities Initiative
201 W. Preston Street,

Rm. 500 Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Ph: 410-767-7117

Fax: 410-333-5100

Email:Healthdisparities

@dhmh.state.md.us