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Multicultural Health Institute
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Welcome to the Multicultural Health Institute (MHI) Web Site MHI is devoted to the research and dissemination of information regarding multicultural health issues, with a goal of improving preventative health education, early disease diagnosis and better healthcare delivery through greater understanding among all parties involved. In addition, we serve as facilitators for a wide array of multicultural health initiatives through community based organizations and partnerships. While MHI acts proactively to identify and address health disparities that most directly affect people of color, it is important to note that our activities, information and programs are beneficial to all ethnicities across racial, cultural and economic groups. We collaborate with private foundations, non-profit groups, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, medical practitioners, universities AND state and local governments in the process of addressing critical health issues. We also conduct studies that identify and statistically validate health disparities in minority populations. In addition, we are in the community with partners at the grass roots level implementing programs that support early identification, testing, counseling and treatment of HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and infant mortality. It is also important to note that MHI is a not for profit organization and holds a 501(c) 3 tax status. We trust the information and activities included are beneficial and ask that you consider helping fulfill MHI’s mission as a partner, volunteer or benefactor. Thank you for visiting our web site and good health.
Lisa A. Merritt, MD
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