5081.0: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 - 9:30 AM

Abstract #11350

Women of color and universal health care

Beverly Russell, BSN, MPH, CHERS, Milton, MA 02186, 617-696-7088, b.russell@nunet.neu.edu

The disparities in health outcomes for women of color in the current health system cannot continue. This paper discusses the status of health and health care for women of color and what needs to be accomplished to assure quality care in a universal health care system.

Learning Objectives: Participants will articulate the special needs of women of color in a universal health system

Keywords: Minority Health, Women's Health

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

The 128th Annual Meeting of APHA