Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities

CEMHD is a collaborative effort focusing on minority health disparities in the smaller cities and towns of New York. We work toward eliminating minority health disparities by developing capacity in faculty at the University at Albany and by partnering with community groups to identify community health concerns and sources of disparities, plan strategies to alleviate them, and test their effectiveness.     

                                                

 Community Meeting at the Awkesasne Mohawk Reserve


 Beverly and Katsi Cook                Lawrence Schell

The Akwesasne Women's Reproductive Research Project invited Drs. Lawrence Schell and Mia Gallo to a community meeting on January 11, 2012.  Dr. Schell spoke to the group on the effects of PCB contamination on health among women and children there.  Using the information discussed at the meeting, community leaders will now begin planning efforts aimed at improving the community's health.

 

                       


  • Certificate in Health Disparities

    In response to the need for leaders in public health, social work, medicine, and the social sciences to be knowledgeable about health disparities and the strategies needed to address them, the University has created a Health Disparities Certificate program. Housed in the School of Public Health, the program is a partnership with the School of Education and the Social Welfare.

    Who Should Apply?

    Individuals working toward degrees or currently working in health services, policy, promotion or provision; students enrolled in a relevant graduate program who are in good academic standing; and those with a BA, BS, or RN degree from an accredited institution with 6 credits in the social sciences.

    For more information, call Dr. Robert Miller at 442-5374 or Dr. Janine Jurkowski at 402-0420, or go to the link here. 


  • New Health Brochures Available

    Downloadable outreach brochures are available on the following topics:  Vision Care (in Spanish); Dental Care (in English and Spanish); Stress; finding an eye doctor accepting Medicaid; low cost medical service providers; African Americans and diabetes in the Capital Region; heart disease and stroke among African Americans in the Capital Region; taking charge of your health; sugary drinks marketed to youth; 

  • 2012 Health Disparities Research Award Competition

    CEMHD is offering $6,000 research awards for projects on minority health disparities. Proposals should fit within the Center’s focus on conducting community-based participatory research in minority communities in New York's smaller cities and towns. 

    Deadline for applying is February 20, 2012.  Download an application HERE.  If you have any questions, contact Drs. Robert Miller or Janine Jurkowski for more information and an application.

  • alt Program Highlight
The University at Albany Puts the World Within Reach

Students participate in more than 200 student clubs and honor societies, and enjoy a busy calendar of campus events.

 
EVENTS
 
 

Feb 10

4:30 p.m. - 5:30p.m.

Self- Esteem, Self- Care
and Your Well-Being

Light dinner to follow.

INMAN Center

53 Guy Park Avenue Amsterdam, NY 12010

You must register by Feb 8, 2012
To register contact:  Lynda Peckowitz at 518-442-4904
For more information contact: Nilda Giraldi at 518-842-1205

 
 

March 19

3-5pm 
  
Regular meeting of the Capital Region Refugee Roundtable. Language Access & Volunteer Support .

Interpretation in Health Care Settings: Rights, Realities, Resources & Recourse

Delaware Branch of Albany Public Library 31 Delaware Ave

Sponsored by USCRI