Office of Minority Health & Health Equity
Equalizing health outcomes and eliminating health disparities

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The Office of Minority Health (OMH) works to equalize health outcomes and eliminate health disparities in Nebraska. Priority Populations: Racial/ethnic minorities Native Americans Refugees Newly-arrived immigrants Priority Issues: Improve access to health services for racial/ethnic minorities Improve data collection strategies Increase racial/ethnic minority representation in science and health professions Develop a relevant and comprehensive research agenda Expand community-based health promotion and disease prevention outreach efforts. Eliminating disparities requires a strong partnership with federal, state, tribal, and local organizations. The OMH works with local and regional health agencies, other state agencies,   faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, others to develop minority health training materials, and assist and support minority grantees and organizations working on minority health activities. The central office of the OMH is in Lincoln, and satellite offices are in Omaha, Lexington, and Gering.

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Contact Us:
Office of Minority Health & Health Equity
PO Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
(402) 471-0152                                                                                  
minority.health@dhhs.ne.gov

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