February 2012
Climate Change and Diverse Communities: Assessing Legacies of the Past, Building Opportunities for the Future
Vulnerability to climate change differs substantially across regions, communities and even households, and the communities that are most vulnerable to climate change also face poverty, health disparities, and other social
October 2011
Health Reform Holds Both Risks and Rewards for Safety-Net Providers and Racially and Ethnically Diverse Patients
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 creates both opportunities and risks for safety-net providers in caring for low-income, diverse patients.
January 2011
Ethnicity and Minority Status Effects on Preparedness
Participation of the entire populace in preparing for and responding to an event is imperative to minimizing harm and saving lives.
January 2011
Language Issues and Barriers
Language is the primary vehicle for communicating information that allows individuals to make informed decisions across all phases of a disaster.