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Disparities in health outcomes across the City of Boston are prevalent. While many public and non-profit agencies are currently working to address health disparities in Boston, comprehensive and multi-level strategies supported by a multi-year commitment that addresses the social determinants of health are necessary to eliminate health and health care disparities and to achieve health equity.

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Team Lead: Meghan Patterson, MPH, Director – Disparities Project, BPHC
Email: mpatterson@bphc.org
Phone: (617) 534 - 2675

MTI Events

Where are We Now: Assessing National Progress Toward Improving the Health of Men of Color

June 17, 2013 - 8:30am

Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

PLACE MATTERS 2013 National Health Equity Conference

October 2, 2013 (All day)

MTI News

New Poll Finds Strong Support in Deep South for Expansion of the Medicaid Program

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Joint Center Panel Analyzes Sequestration’s Effects on Communities of Color

Five policy experts delved into details on how impending sequestration cuts will further disadvantage those who depend on federal assistance...

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The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies is a catalyst for groundbreaking research and critical policy analysis on topics of concern to all Americans, especially African Americans and other people of color. Founded in 1970 to encourage civic and political participation in the African American community, the Joint Center continues to support black leadership and other black policy makers by serving as a source of trusted information, innovations, and ideas on a broad range of issues. Through its scholarly research, distinctive analyses of issues, and convening of forums, the Joint Center helps guide the policy process toward practical solutions on America's most challenging issues - and toward a better future for all Americans.

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