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April 4, 2022

April is National Minority Health Month

The month of April is National Minority Health Month. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, around 36% of the US belongs to a racial or ethnic minority group. (Minority Health and Health Equity - CDC, n.d.) Minorities tend to be diagnosed with a higher proportion of chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. National Minority Health Month recognized the importance of prevention, early detection, and treatment of diseases that can occur within minority populations.
Physicians can encourage their patients to:

  • schedule annual wellness visits
  • attend health fairs and wellness screening events in their communities
  • maintain healthy habits such as exercise, stay active, eat healthy, and quit smoking
  • seek out educational opportunities through community organizations and social media

To learn more about Medicare-covered services, visit CMS Preventive ServicesExternal Website

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