Office of Minority Health:
Cleveland Department of Public Health
The goal of the Cleveland Office of Minority
Health (COMH) is to identify local health
disparity needs with an emphasis on
informing, educating, and empowering at risk
communities. This includes Cleveland’s
African-American/Black, Asian,
Hispanic/Latino, and Native American
populations.
The office is responsible for:
- Activating efforts to educate citizens and
professionals on imperative health care
issues.
- Providing minority health data and
technical assistance to local agencies
working to improve the health status of
minority populations.
The COMH works with private and public
partners to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of our collective efforts.
The COMH is supported by the Ohio
Commission on Minority Health and is part of
a national initiative to localize the concept of
racial and ethnic health equity.
Health Observances:
June is
Men’s Health Month, dedicated to
raising awareness about preventable health
problems and promoting early detection and
treatment of disease among both men and
boys.
Here are tips to prioritize your well-being:
- Get regular checkups and screenings
- Eat a healthy diet
- Be active
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol consumption
- Take care of your mental health. Help is available by calling 988.
To learn more about Men’s Health Month visit
https://menshealthmonth.org/.
June is
National Black Family Cancer Awareness Month.
We encourage everyone to discuss their family’s
cancer history, get screenings, and participate in
clinical trials.
Black families have the highest mortality rate for
many cancers, like colon, prostate, stomach, and
breast cancer.
Advancing health equity in cancer is essential in
building healthier communities.
For more information on National Black Family
Cancer Awareness Month, visit:
https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/project-community/national-black-family-cancer-awareness
Resources:
Program Staff:
Raafeeq Ali, Project Director
RAli@clevelandohio.gov
(216) 664-4925