About
The Minority Health Coalition of Madison County (MHCMC) is an affiliate organizational member of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC). We are a not-for-profit community-based organization designed to do the following:
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Promote minority health through education, advocacy, public relations, research and leadership.
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Advocate for community representation for medically underserved individuals that will bring about workable solutions to address personal, family and community health problems experienced by minority populations.
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Reduce premature mortality and illness resulting from conditions to which minority populations are at high risk by stimulating awareness of and knowledge about those conditions.
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Improve access to health care and services for minorities and individuals that are unable to obtain adequate care.
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Ensure that health care services are of a high quality, are culturally sensitive and sufficiently coordinated.
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Improve program access for youth to receive academic and activity enrichment.
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Advocate on legislative and administrative policy issues that affect the availability, accessibility and quality of health care for minority populations.
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Obtain funds to support the organizational goals and initiatives.
Meet Our Staff & Board of Directors
We promote minority health through education, advocacy, public relations, research and leadership.
Our Mission
The mission of the Minority Health Coalition of Madison County (MHCMC) is: “To improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities and enhance the quality of life.”
We are here to help
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the key to ensuring that we all are able to live productive lives. With health and longevity, we're better able to make the most of our relationships with family and friends. However, we know it's difficult to adopt the healthy habits that can help us minimize our risks for heart disease, obesity, diabetes and other health conditions that can inhibit our ability to lead long, productive lives. That's why MHCMC is dedicated to helping you — through our programs, research, educational sessions, screenings and more. Stay in touch with us to gain invaluable information that can help you and your community maintain a healthy lifestyle.