IMHC is committed to providing the best quality services to its constituents throughout the state of Indiana. In order to effectively provide these programs and services, IMHC and its community partners collaboratively work together to advocate, inform, refer, and train individuals and organizations about health related issues affecting minorities, generally and specifically. The ultimate goal of the services provided is to reduce health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minorities. At the individual level, IMHC empowers individuals through information and referral. At the organizational level, IMHC strengthens organizations’ capacity to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate their program and services to be culturally and linguistically appropriate; thus, increasing access to needed healthcare and improving health literacy for racial and ethnic minorities. Current services offered at IMHC and/or through its local coalition affiliates are provided below.

Advocacy:

Through partnerships with the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus, other members of the Indiana General Assembly, and its state and community-based partners, IMHC influences public policy at the state and local levels. IMHC works with its partners to develop, provide testimony on, monitor, and/or evaluate policies affecting the health
and well-being of minorities throughout the state. IMHC provides advocacy services to its constituents in order to ensure that the rights of minorities are considered and are being protected.

Education and Awareness:

Through public speaking at various national, state, and
local conferences and events, IMHC educates individuals and organizations on the prevalence of health disparities,
as well as provide practical ways for individuals and agencies to assist in reducing these health disparities.
IMHC believes that increasing awareness of health disparities will spur more individuals to proactively
become involved in solving the problem.

Health Data and Statistics:

Through its Racial and Ethnic Minority Epidemiology (REME) Center, IMHC serves as a centralized source for the collection and dissemination of information that will influence policy and provide directions for the enhancement of health activities targeting Indiana’s various racial and ethnic
minority populations. Research services are provided to
any individual and/or agency requesting services or have entered into an official agreement with IMHC for service. Activities currently conducted by the REME Center include but is not limited to the following:

•  Literature Search
•  Evaluation Design
•  Instrument/Questionnaire Development
•  Data Cleaning, Collection, and Verification
•  Data Analysis and Interpretation
•  Data Reporting

Membership:

The Indiana Minority Health Coalition has 16 local
coalitions located throughout the State of Indiana that
reach 29 counties. Through its network of 16 coalitions,
and relationships with various health entities, the IMHC membership gives you the opportunity to support the
mission of IMHC and become an active part of your
local health community.

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