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BLACK HEALTH CARE
http://www.blackhealthcare.com/BHC/Index.asp 
Culturally-oriented and ethnically-focused comprehensive health and medical information provider dedicated to addressing the special health problems and needs of African Americans. 
 
BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH
http://www.blackwomenshealth.com/2006/index.php/ 
Promotes the physical, mental and spiritual wellness of the modern African-American woman. The site provides accurate medical information written by physicians and other health professionals, as well as motivational and self-improvement articles. 
 
CDC'S OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH (OHM)
http://www.cdc.gov/omh/default.htm/ 
Promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling the disproportionate burden of disease, injury and disability among racial and ethnic minority populations. 
 
ETHNIC ELDERS CARE
http://www.ethnicelderscare.net/ 
Comprehensive presentation of information about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among ethnic minority seniors in the United States. Ethnic Elders Care is devoted to promoting research, treatment, education and support for ethnic minority elders with dementia, their families, and caregivers. The site contains articles, news, links, and a monthly newsletter. 
 
MINORITY HEALTH: AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION
http://www.apha.org/public_health/minority.htm/  
List of links to a variety of websites that focus on minority health issues for both men and women. The site is maintained by the American Public Health Association. 
 
OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH
http://www.omhrc.gov/ 
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) was established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in 1985.  OMH advises the Secretary and the Office of Public Health and Science on public health policies and programs affecting Blacks, Hispanics, Asians and Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaska Natives. 
 
TRANSCULTURAL AND MULTICULTURAL HEALTH LINKS
http://web.nmsu.edu/~ebosman/trannurs/index.shtml 
Health links compiled by a librarian at New Mexico State University, displaying information for a variety of racial, cultural, religious and ethnic groups.  
 
 
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