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OMH - The Office of Minority Health - www.doh.state.fl.us/minority

About Us

The Florida Department of Health's Mission

To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

Department of Health Vision

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Department of Health Values

ICARE

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.


The History of the Office Of Minority Health (OMH)

  • 1993 Florida's Minority Health Improvement Act authorized the Minority Health Commission.
  • 1995 The Commission was sunset.
  • 1998 The Department of Health established the Office of Equal Opportunity and Minority Health.
  • 2004 The Florida Legislature established the Office of Minority Health within the Department of Health, Section 20.43 (9) Florida Statute.

Legislation

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) was established within the Department of Health in 2004, Florida Statute 20.43 (9). The office is responsible for the coordination of the:

Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: Closing the Gap Grant Program - Florida Statute 381.7651-381.7356:

 


Contact Information

You may contact the Office of Minority Health in writing at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A25, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1746.

Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to the e-mail address listed below.

You may contact the Office of Minority Health by email at MinorityHealth@doh.state.fl.us or by calling (850) 245-4941. Our fax number is (850) 245-4124.

 
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