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Check out the July Issue of the Minority Report!
A publication that chronicles the events and successes of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission!
ARKANSAS MINORITY HEALTH COMMISSION ANNOUNCES A COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR IN MONTICELLO
MONTICELLO, AR--The Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC), in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Health Drew County Hometown Health Initiative, will have a health fair event on Thursday, July 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the VFW Building at 148 Veterans Drive.
Free health screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, and many more will be provided. Health related vendors will be on hand to provide important information. Literature in both Spanish and English will also be available for attendees.
“The Arkansas Minority Health Commission conducts free health screenings throughout the state,” says Idonia Trotter, executive director of the AMHC. “In particular, we aim to impact communities and surrounding counties that otherwise may not be able to access these types of free services.” A free lunch will be provided for all participants.
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THE SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON MINORITY HEALTH OF THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES
A LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC FORUM IN MONTICELLO
MONTICELLO, AR--The Senate Subcommittee on Minority Health of the Arkansas General Assembly will host a legislative public forum on Thursday, July 22nd. The public forum will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the VFM Building at 148 Veterans Drive.
Although the meeting is open to all residents, minority residents (African American, Hispanic, Asian and American Indian) of the area are encouraged to attend. Participants will have an opportunity to share with legislators what type of health services they would like to have in their region or county and ask questions of their elected officials.
Attendees will be provided with a synopsis of public health concerns expressed by citizens living in counties where life expectancy at birth based on death data shows that minorities die 10 years earlier than non-minorities. Speakers will also present information on recent legislation passed in 2009 that will impact public health.
The meeting will be chaired by Senator Jack Crumbly, District 16. Local representatives, senators, county judges and mayors have also been invited. Dinner will be provided to all participants courtesy of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission.
For more information, contact Juanita Witham or Kim Baxter at the Bureau of Legislative Research at 501-682-1937.
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The Arkansas Minority Health Commission is proud to announce the launch of the first issue of the Bridge Magazine! This is an annual magazine that will be published each April by the Arkansas Minority Health Commission to commemorate National Minority Health Month. This magazine demonstrates our commitment to creating awareness of health disparities in Arkansas.
In this publication, you will read about the work of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission and how we strive to educate Arkansans about healthier living through policy, outreach, research, broad collaborations and various intervention projects.
To request hard copy email us at arkmin@arkansas.com
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