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An APHA Presentation: Addressing Racial Health Disparities with Culturally Competent Interventions Delivered from the African American Church
October 30, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
This week, I am part of a team that had the honor of being chosen to conduct a presentation on mental health in African American faith-based communities at the 140th Annual Meeting and Exposition for the American Public Health Association (APHA).
Americans' Conflicting Views about the Public Health System, and How to Shore Up Support
November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This analysis of national opinion polls shows that a majority of Americans support increased spending on public health in general and that they see public health interventions as saving money in the long term.
Eric E. Whitaker, MD, MPH
November 5, 2006 | Story
Whitaker learned that many black men were reluctant to seek medical treatment for fear of being viewed as weak.
Developing a Community Scorecard to Chronicle Public Health Disparities in South Los Angeles
January 4, 2011 | Report
Knowledge Asset: The South LA Health Equity Scorecard examines the health of South Los Angeles residents in the context of the social and economic policies that contribute to inequitable resource levels.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of Estimates of Obesity Prevalence Among U.S. Children and Teens
January 13, 2010 | News Release
Study shows a striking decline in obesity rates among young children. But boys ages 6 to 19 are lagging, and racial and ethnic disparities persist across age groups.
National Urban Fellows Program Brings Diverse Perspectives to Philanthropy
July 8, 2009 | Story
Academic, mentoring opportunities pay off for fellows and their communities.
Developing Insights into Disparities
November 1, 2007 | Story
Race and ethnicity affects how patients and their physicians interact and can impact health outcomes.