Reaffirm commitment to improving health outcomes for Wisconsin's communities of color





Wisconsin Department of Health Services




News Release





*For Immediate Release*

April 13, 2023
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683

DHS, Office of Health Equity Celebrate 2023 Minority Health Month

"Reaffirm commitment to improving health outcomes for Wisconsin's communities of color"

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), along with the Office of Health Equity [ [link removed] ], today join Gov. Tony Evers and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health (OMH) in recognizing National Minority Health Month. This year?s theme, ?Better Health Through Better Understanding? [ [link removed] ] highlights the importance of the Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) [ [link removed] ] model which aims to eliminate racial health disparities and advance health equity through using culturally and linguistically competent health care services, information, and resources.

?Each month, and especially during April, we strive to raise awareness about the health disparities affecting our state?s diverse racial and ethnic minority populations,? said DHS Secretary-designee Kirsten Johnson. ?This month also provides us the opportunity to recommit to our mission ? to protect and promote the health and safety for all Wisconsinites ? by improving the health of marginalized populations in our state through robust partnerships, supporting community capacity and leadership, delivering culturally competent health education and preventative health services, along with supporting our Office of Health Equity and Minority Health Program.?

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