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A conversation about minority health with a colleague
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 2:47 PM
"Smooth seas does not mean skillful sailors..."- Chinese proverb

The other day a colleague and I struck a conversation about my work at the health department.  I have always held this person in high regard because of their work over the past two decades in the mental health field.  To my surprise, I was asked:  "Is minority health really a problem in the United States?...I was never aware..."

I used this as an educational opportunity, reminding him of the many disparities that
Happy Birthday Commission! (and me)
Wednesday, July 08, 2009 - 9:52 AM
On July 1, the new Toledo-Lucas County Commission on Minority Health turned 1 year old.  Over the past year, we have been working together to build the infrastructure necessary to carry ourselves forward into the future. 

With some determination, hard work, and never losing your focus, you have allowed our group to become a trendsetter and positive example for other regions to follow.

Our upcoming agenda is an ambitious one; still, I have faith in all of your talents that together, we
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