A force for justice in health care for the mobile poor

Why do we have Farmworker Awareness Week? Because farmworkers feed the world. We demand just living and working conditions for farmworkers and an end to unfair treatment under the law. We demand fairly harvested food. Farm work is the third most dangerous job in the U.S., yet the people who plant and harvest our fruits and vegetables lack many of the basic worker protections that most of us take for granted. Things like overtime, unemployment insurance, even protection when joining a union are not guaranteed under federal law.

OMH invites State and local governments and offices of minority health to organize events and put forth proclamations to bring due attention to this issue of minority health awareness. The mission of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.

During Cancer Control Month, we honor cancer victims and survivors, raise awareness of the impact cancer has on our citizens, and underscore our commitment to battling this deadly disease.

"A Meeting of Minds"--CNN

200 speakers, including keynote addresses by Seth Godin, Jacqueline Novogratz, Jeffrey Sachs and Sonia Sachs. Social innovation sessions by CEOs and Directors of Acumen Fund, Partners in Health, Doctors Without Borders, Save The Children, HealthStore Foundation, and many others. The conference schedule is now online.

More than one million people suffer from eye injuries each year in the United States. Spread the message of eye safety to your community this month because 90 percent of these injuries could have been prevented with protective eyewear.

Mental Health Month was created more than 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all. This year’s theme is focused on an essential component of maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness: social connectedness. The tagline for this year’s observance is “Get Connected.”

For mental health information specific to migrant and underserved populations, visit MCN's Mental Health page.  

The Cancer, Culture & Literacy Conference provides a national forum for the exchange and dissemination of important information covering current research and education in the area of cancer, culture and literacy. This conference will address factors that are critical to elucidating the roles of culture, language and literacy in cancer health disparities and the design, implementation and evaluation of successful communications, programs and educational interventions for diverse audiences.

Home Safety Month asked the public to take some simple hands-on steps to create a safer home environment from the five leading causes of home injury – falls, poisonings, fires and burns, choking/suffocation and drowning. HSC offered turnkey resources to help families nationwide learn how to be “hands-on” with proper home safety practices.

For information specific to migrant and underserved populations visit the MCN Environmental and Occupational Health page.  

Seven key areas will be explored during "Race in America": economics, education, criminal justice, race relations, health, mental health, and families, youth, and the elderly. There will be two keynote speeches and a panel discussion, all open to the public, as well as 20 sessions for conference participants. 40 of the nation's most prominent experts on race will give presentations in the conference sessions.

It's summertime; the sun is bright and there is a great danger the sun can harm the eyes. Everyone is at risk for eye damage that can lead to vision loss from exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. So, use this month's tools to spread the message of sun, fun and safety to your community.

For more information on on eye care specific to the migrant and underservered population, visit MCN's Eye Care Page.

More than one million people suffer from eye injuries each year in the United States. Spread the message of eye safety to your community this month because 90 percent of these injuries could have been prevented with protective eyewear.

More than one million people suffer from eye injuries each year in the United States. Spread the message of eye safety to your community this month because 90 percent of these injuries could have been prevented with protective eyewear.

In October, 2008, for the first time ever, frontline primary care clinicians and leaders from 13 national and regional clinical networks, who provide the safety net health care for the nation’s uninsured and underinsured populations, came together to address the US healthcare crisis. The 2010 National Summit is designed for frontline clinicians to offer evidence-based primary care clinical updates, cutting edge theory in public health, and opportunities for practitioners to interact with a wide range of participants from community, academic, and other backgrounds.

More than one million people suffer from eye injuries each year in the United States. Spread the message of eye safety to your community this month because 90 percent of these injuries could have been prevented with protective eyewear.

More than one million people suffer from eye injuries each year in the United States. Spread the message of eye safety to your community this month because 90 percent of these injuries could have been prevented with protective eyewear.

World AIDS Day provides governments, national AIDS programs, faith organizations, community organizations, and individuals with an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the global AIDS epidemic.

For information specific to migrant and underserved populations, visit MCN's HIV/Aids page. 

More than one million people suffer from eye injuries each year in the United States. Spread the message of eye safety to your community this month because 90 percent of these injuries could have been prevented with protective eyewear.

Each year, the Organization selects a key global health issue and organizes international, regional and local events on the Day and throughout the year to highlight the selected area. Among the casualties in emergencies, disasters and other crises (natural, biological, technological, or societal and conflict-related) are often health workers, facilities and services. This, in turn, deprives affected populations of vital health services that can be the difference between life and death.

More than one million people suffer from eye injuries each year in the United States. Spread the message of eye safety to your community this month because 90 percent of these injuries could have been prevented with protective eyewear.

Since 1908, Prevent Blindness America has been the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization with the sole mission of preventing blindness and preserving sight.

For more informaiton specific to the migrant and underserved populations visit MCN's Eye Care page.