May 2014
Marketplace Consumer Assistance Program and Diverse Communities
State-based health insurance marketplaces, established by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010,
represent an unprecedented opportunity to curtail longstanding racial and ethnic disparities in
health insurance and access to care.
September 2012
Status and Progress of Emergency Planning for Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities in Greater Houston
In the United States, racially and ethnically diverse communities often
experience higher rates of mortality, morbidity and economic loss after
disasters and public health emergencies.
September 2012
H1N1 Influenza Pandemic and Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities in the United States
Racially and ethnically diverse communities have historically been disproportionately affected by disasters and public health emergencies in the United States.
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
September 2007
Preparing Racially and Ethnically Diverse Communities for Public Health Emergencies
The tragedy of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans confirmed that effective implementation of public health preparedness programs and policies will require compliance from all racial and ethnic populations.