Suffolk County Minority Health Action Committee

The purpose of the coalition is to capitalize on the strengths of minority and medically underserved communities to enhance existing social, political, and economic networks that will increase social capital and empower communities to become agents of social change. If we are to succeed, a substantial amount of work needs to be done. We intend on utilizing culturally competent evidence-based models specific to the unique characteristics of each community. Community coalitions have been an effective approach to addressing community needs, providing direction to comprehensive community initiatives that address a broad array of social problems and increasing community capacity (Chavis, 2000).

The mission of the Suffolk County Minority Health Action Coalition is to examine and address the disproportionate burden of health disparities that impact racial/ethnic and medically underserved populations within our region. Our coalition will serve as the facilitator, catalyst and organizational hub for collective social action in Suffolk County.

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