Community Health Administration develops visibility of health disparity issues through identification, collaboration, and education.  The Community Health Administrator identifies opportunities for partnerships and advocates for targeting resources for where they are most needed to serve the population and decrease health disparities.

The Community Health Administration works in partnership with local and state public health groups, medical professionals, universities, community-based groups, faith-based institutions, and the private sector as part of its efforts and commitment to reducing and/or eliminating health disparities.

Mecklenburg County Health Department's Role in Reducing and/or Eliminating Health Disparities:

• Examine current programs to assure cultural competence into its programs, practices and policies
• Focus on customer service with respect, dignity, and willingness to serve
• Increase collaboration among health department management and community partners to share responsibility in addressing and raising awareness of:
  • disparity issues
  • minority health needs
  • available resources
• Collect and analyze data to aid in improving the quality of life for residents of Mecklenburg County
• Promote educational awareness, training and technical assistance in response to disparities
• Advocate to make culturally competent healthcare accessible to those who need it
• Advocate for cultural diversity in staff and management

Ways You Can Help

What Are Health Disparities?

Disparity Indicators in Mecklenburg County

Community Health Mission

Community Health Milestones

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