May 25, 2007
Akron to Study Black-White Differences
From the Beacon Journal:
The battle against black-white health disparities is about to get official backing, as the Akron Health Department plans to open an office dedicated to the issue.
Akron is one of seven Ohio cities to be awarded a planning grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health.
With this $37,750 grant, the Akron Health Department will hire a consultant to put together a proposal urging the statewide commission to support the local office long term. Four of the seven cities will be awarded $100,000 grants (with a $25,000 local match) for staff and supplies.
The office will not create new programs, said Akron Health Department epidemiologist Tom Quade, but it will help new or existing community-based programs flourish.