Minority Health
OMH is focused on the collective goal of the success, sustainability and spread of health equity promoting policies, program and practices. OMH’s primary function of promoting policy program and practice adoption is supported by additional functions including convening partners; collecting, analyzing and reporting data; disseminating information; and conducting demonstrations and evaluations.
Health Disparities
Since 2011, the CDC Health Disparities and Inequalities Reports (CHDIR) and the Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities reports have highlighted effective public health programs that have reduced disparities.
HIV Facts
Black/African American gay, bisexual, and other men who reported male-to-male sexual contact are more affected by HIV than any other group in the United States and dependent areas.