This month is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. July is a reminder to uplift the impact of mental health disparities in communities of color. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about providing culturally and linguistically appropriate mental...
June is a time of many celebrations, one such being PRIDE. PRIDE is not only a remembrance of the Stonewall Riots (1969) which was a pivotal moment in the movement to advance the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and all sexual...
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! It is an important reminder to celebrate the diversity and strength of Asian, Asian American (A/AA), Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (NH/PI) communities. A/AA and NH/PI communities are the fastest-growing racial...
The impact of climate change is being felt in many communities. However, the island of Puerto Rico is particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of climate change. In 2017, the island was devastated by Hurricane Maria and many communities are still grappling with...
Every year, the Office of Minority Health (OMH) celebrates National Minority Health Month in April. This year’s theme is, “Give your community a Boost!”, which focuses on the continued importance of COVID-19 vaccination amongst racial and ethnic groups, who are...
The national PRAPARE Team is rounding out Women’s History Month by interviewing and recognizing the role of some cultural influencers who are engaging and educating Marshallese women about whole health in order for them to excel as nurturers within their family and...
