A force for justice in health care for the mobile poor

This conference offers a variety of workshops and sessions designed to meet the needs of clinicians, administrators, educators, advocates, researchers, and students dedicated to serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Join us as we learn about current issues, policy, and programs related to the health of this population.

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are our nation's No. 1 killer. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases, since 1963 Congress has required the president to proclaim February "American Heart Month."

The 2009 Summit is a continuation of our efforts to develop a national strategy and to move toward common language, from health disparities to health equity. Results of the Summit will become part of the National Blueprint for Action, which will guide OMH and its public and private partners. Together, experts, practitioners, leaders, stakeholders, and partners from both private and public sectors will begin to construct strategies and actions, shape policies, and foster the next generation of leaders to continue our mission.

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.

OEM is the medical specialty devoted to the prevention and manage-ment of occupational and environmental injury, illness, and disability, and the promotion of health and productivity of workers, their families, and communities. AOHC is designed to provide learner-centered education in the most current issues relevant to the practice of OEM. Upon completion of AOHC 2009, the learner should be able to:

• anticipate changing or expanding OEM competencies;
• evaluate current research; and
• analyze emerging issues in OEM.

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.  

Recognizes the importance of global commitments to prevent liver disease and cancer caused by viral hepatitis.

For hepatitis information specific to the migrant and underserved populations visit MCN's Hepaitits page.

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.