Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge Recognizes National Minority Health Awareness Month

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) issued the following statement to commemorate National Minority Health Awareness Month:

 

“National Minority Health Month reminds us of the challenges we face in providing quality health care to every American.  Health disparities among minorities continue to plague our communities, especially among African Americans, who are disproportionately affected by diseases such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes.

 

The Eleventh Congressional District is home to the best health care in the world. Yet, not everyone has the access they need. While we have made great strides in increasing access to health care through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more work must be done.

 

As a nation, we must find a way to eradicate health disparities. This includes: passing policies that continue supporting the ACA; increasing the number of minority health professionals in our neighborhoods; and mitigating the effects of poverty.  Improving overall health is key to the social progress and economic success of our nation.  To quote Dr. Booker T. Washington, “Without health and long life, all else fails." 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) issued the following statement to commemorate National Minority Health Awareness Month:

“National Minority Health Month reminds us of the challenges we face in providing quality health care to every American.  Health disparities among minorities continue to plague our communities, especially among African Americans, who are disproportionately affected by diseases such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes.

“The Eleventh Congressional District is home to the best health care in the world. Yet, not everyone has access to it. While we have made great strides in increasing access to health care through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there is more work to do.

“As a nation, we must find a way to eradicate health disparities. This includes passing policies that continue supporting the ACA, increasing the number of minority health professionals in our neighborhoods, and mitigating the effects of poverty.  

“Improving overall health is key to the social progress and economic success of our nation.  To quote Dr. Booker T. Washington, “Without health and long life, all else fails." 

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