Oral

Health disparities are a result of several inter-dependent factors. In this session the presenters will discuss several issues that contribute to these health disparities and the different populations affected. Included in the presentations are some concrete examples of how to address these disparities and development of strategies to reduce these inequities. Also included is a presentation on how certain chronic diseases such as breast cancer, can be treated more effectively by identifying local areas in need of screening and early detection services using a collaborative process that mobilizes diverse partners, expertise and data, while tapping local knowledge and experiences regarding the conditions. Such projects can provide future insight for other communities with a model for collaborative planning to address health preventive service provisions.

Session Objectives: Describe the importance and impact of community members as a resource for development and implementation of research. Discuss health disparities by specific population types like sexual orientation and children and describe sustainable programs and approaches to address these. Describe local collaborative efforts t that identifies local disparities in health outcomes and be able to use that information to plan services to meet identified needs.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)