History

In 1992, the coalitions, with the assistance of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, met and developed the first 5-year Strategic Plan for Indiana on Minority Health. The local coalitions’ leadership created the IMHC as a means to facilitate the adoption of the strategic plan as it passed through the legislative process. The general consensus among the leadership was that the minority health initiative needed one statewide entity that could serve as a focal point and a unified voice for the local coalitions’ concerns. Consequently, the State and local coalitions signed an affiliation agreement to commit to the common goal of decreasing health disparities.

In 1992, legislation was passed to adopt the Minority Health Initiative and the recommendations in the 5-year plan. In addition, a budget was appropriated to support local minority health programming. Initially, the funding was administered through the Indiana State Department of Health. However, its incorporation in 1993 permitted the IMHC to administer the minority health initiative funds. Although Indiana is not the only state with a recognized minority health entity, it is the only independent structure whose governing body is the local community.

Through its statewide affiliations and ongoing support from the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, the IMHC has been successful in influencing health policy as well as developing and implementing successful health promotion and disease prevention programs and evaluations. The IMHC also manages the implementation of pilot intervention programs funded through the Indiana State Department of Health in local communities, partners with coalitions to implement special initiatives, collects minority health data, and successfully secures outside funding to support coalition efforts.

IMHC secures an agency audit by a CPA at the completion of each fiscal year and 90 days after completion of the biennial fiscal year. IMHC is requested to submit a biennial audit to the Indiana State Board of Accounts. IMHC has received successful audit reports since 1995.

Currently, the IMHC has 8 departments with a total of 28 staff to carryout its mission. These departments consist of the following: Program & Initiatives, Local Infrastructures, Research & Training, Finance, Technology, Marketing, Administration, and Hispanic/Latino Health. In addition, the IMHC contracts with a pool of Coach/Consultants that provides specialized services in a variety of areas.

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