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The Center for Multicultural Programs and Initiatives (CMPI) works with and through local, state, and national partners to engage, recruit, and retain minority participation in programs, research, training, and advocacy efforts to eliminate health disparities.

 

IMHC continues to grow in size and expand in scope to adequately address the health needs in Indiana Minority communities. 

 

The following is a brief list of some of the departments, programs and services currently offered by our organization:

 

Epidemiology Center

Maternal & Child Health Programs

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Community Doula Services

Diabetis & Heart Health Programs

Signature Programs

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IMHC Doula Services


What is a DOULA?


A person who is trained to assist a woman during childbirth, and who supports the mother and family before and after the birth. Doulas are more than a birthing coach, they are an advocate for the mom. Doulas facilitate a safe, empowering birth experience, and provide the physicals, emotional, and educational support for a pregnant mom.

The IMHC CDS program is operated by the Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC), and serves Elkhart, LaPorte, and Cass counties.  This program has multiple partners who provide resources and a variety of educational programs. Participants will be provided with system navigation paired with birth and postpartum practical support, home visits, advocacy, and evidence-based information.

 

Community Doula Services is a program that was started in 2017 with the assistance of grant funding to help combat the dismal infant mortality rates we face here in Indiana.  Nearly one third of all pregnant women in Indiana do not receive prenatal care.  Although nearly one-third of pregnant women do not receive early prenatal care in Indiana, the sad fact is that more than 45% of black and Latino do not receive early care. That is why IMHC Doula Services is particularly interested in reaching and serving these populations.

 

Prenatal care is so important for not only the healthy development of babies, but also the health and well-being of the moms themselves.

 

Click here for IMHC Doula Website

National Diabetes Prevention Program


The National Diabetes Prevention Program—or National DPP—was created in 2010 to address the increasing burden of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in the United States. This national effort created partnerships between public and private organizations to offer evidence-based, cost-effective interventions that help prevent type 2 diabetes in communities across the United States.

 

Black Women's Health Initiative Website

One key feature of the National DPP is the CDC-recognized lifestyle change program, a research-based program focusing on healthy eating and physical activity which showed that people with prediabetes who take part in a structured lifestyle change program can cut their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% (71% for people over 60 years old).

 
OMH/IMHC INTERNSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT


We realize we must inspire others to continue the legacy of improving the health of all Indiana residents. That’s why IMHC is committed to providing high school and college students with internships that expose them to a variety of health careers. By doing so, we hope to increase the number of minority students entering health professions.

Through your internship you will have the opportunity to enhance your academic experience while learning more about advancing health equity.

  • Summer Internship (Undergrad) May-August 2022
  • Summer Internship (Graduate) May-August 2022
  • Semester Internship (Undergrad) August-April 2022-2023
  • Semester Internship (Graduate) August-April 2022-2023

Please contact Michael Russell : internships@imhc.org

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