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Donele J. Wilkins, AS, Detroiters Working for Enviornmental Justice (DWEJ), PO Box 14944, Detroit, MI 48214, 313-821-1064, dwdwej@aol.com

As the links to health disparities and environmental justice become more apparent communities across the country are seeking innovative ways to reduce the burdens that are disproportionately shared in communities of color. Community members, public health professionals and others have found a way to identify solutions to those problems through collaborations and community based participatory research practices in Detroit. The process to break down a problem and find workable solutions is no easy task. Participants who dedicate their time and resources to work together take on enormous challenges that can be both rewarding and difficult. This session will focus on those challenges and opportunities experienced in the Lead Elimination strategic planning process and the development of an asthma program for the city. Lessons learned will be explored and shared from a community perspective.

Learning Objectives:

• (1) Learn about the experiences partners shared while in a process to solve problems related to health disparities
• (2) Learn about assessment and strategic planning to address environmental health problems in disadvantaged and underserved neighborhoods.

Keywords: Community-Based Partnership, Environmental Justice

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
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.

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