Disparities/Equity of Care
What is it?Since 1996, this volunteer-based program has provided the Northwest Arkansas community with services for seniors, including transportation, shopping, chore assistance, minor home repair, community services linkage and friendly visits. Who is it for?Area individuals age 60 and older who…
This guide serves to explore the concept of cultural competency and build the case for the enhancement of cultural competency in health care.
Eliminating Disparities in Health Outcomes - Bibliography
Racial and socioeconomic inequity persists in health care quality. An exploratory interview with three hospital leaders substantiated by a review of the literature reveals that hospitals are collecting race, ethnicity and primary language data about their patients. Leading hospitals are now moving…
Resources on improving language access to health services
Resources on eliminating barriers to health care
Resources on defining the problem
Resources on improving cultural competency
Case Study: Filipino and Vietnamese Populations Manage Their Diabetes
These programs take health education, information and related services directly to community members in need, focus on preventable health care and empower thousands of residents to become proactive in successfully managing existing health conditions and preventing chronic disease.
This project is…