“In order to create future leaders, our current role models must remain cognizant of the challenges that threaten to uproot our youth,” writes Max, gold award winner of the Speaking Up About Mental Health National Essay Contest. Learn about how the stigma of mental illness can negatively affect the next generation of leaders: https://bit.ly/3N2LVzU For more gold, silver, and bronze awarded essays, visit: https://bit.ly/3TNDFaJ #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Research Services
Bethesda, Maryland 52,460 followers
Leading scientific research to improve minority health and reduce health disparities.
About us
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s premiere medical research agency. NIMHD’s work touches the lives of millions of Americans burdened by disparities in health status and health care delivery, including racial and ethnic minority groups, rural populations, populations with low socioeconomic status, and sexual and gender minorities.
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http://www.nimhd.nih.gov
External link for National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- integrative biological science, behavioral science, community health, population science, clinical research, and health services research
Locations
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Primary
6707 Democracy Blvd
Suite 800
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-5465, US
Employees at National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
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Paul Cotton, PhD RDN
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Bethany Hoffman
Health and Science Writer-Editor at National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
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Edgar Dews
National Institutes of Health / National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
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Leonardo Mariño-Ramírez
Stadtman Investigator, Division of Intramural Research at NIMHD
Updates
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How do community-based interpersonal relationships and support systems influence the relationship between food insecurity and the likelihood of type 2 diabetes in Latino adults? Latino adults reporting high levels of neighborhood cohesion may be less likely to have type 2 diabetes compared to those who reported low levels of neighborhood cohesion. Get more insights about neighborhood cohesion’s potential role in Latino communities’ health experiences: https://bit.ly/4do2yAB #HispanicHeritageMonth #NIMHDResearch
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National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) reposted this
The National Institutes of Health celebrates the contributions of individuals with disabilities and emphasizes the importance of an inclusive and accessible workplace. “Access for All” highlights our commitment to fostering environments where everyone, regardless of ability, can thrive and succeed. Let us continue to break down barriers and create opportunities for all individuals to shine. Stay tuned for information that inspires change and promotes accessibility. #NDEAM #AccessForAll https://lnkd.in/eRrHQUK8
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Announcing new awards for health equity research! The NIH Common Fund has announced the addition of five new Health Equity Research Hubs to their community-led research program, #NIHComPASS. These Hubs will assist ongoing community research projects in advancing health equity by providing hands-on scientific support for study design, analysis, and research capacity building. These Hubs will deploy panels of experts on scientific analyses and on the social factors that determine community health. Read more here: go.nih.gov/KN85W4l
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What is the connection between structural racism and the current-day diabetes prevalence among racial and ethnic minority populations? A recent study found noteworthy links to historical redlining. Researchers recommend targets for policy and intervention to ease the impact. https://bit.ly/3TOSsSs #NIMHDResearch
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HDPulse is a comprehensive resource that provides national-, state-, county-, and territory-level #MinorityHealth and #HealthDisparities data and evidence-based interventions, and materials for supporting interventions in your communities. Explore #HDPulse. https://bit.ly/3ASpHgX
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DYK prostate cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer among men around the globe? 2022 Coleman Research Innovation Awardee and National Cancer Institute (NCI) Staff Scientist, Lauren Hurwitz, Ph.D., MHS, talks more about the disproportionate environmental risk factors for prostate cancer in understudied populations. https://bit.ly/3zqZXbk #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth
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NIMHD spoke to Sabrina Sales Martinez, PhD, MS, RDN, Associate Professor in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at Florida International University, about her community-engaged research. In this conversation, Dr. Martinez discusses her collaborative study that examines the impact of sleep on cognition in a mid-life Hispanic/Latino community-based sample. This study also looks at diet and micro-biome composition. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4efvE6B #HispanicHeritageMonth
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📣 Attention researchers: Be sure to visit the Active NIMHD Funding Opportunities webpage to apply to grants for your research. Have more questions? NIMHD encourages prospective grantees to contact extramural program officials before submitting. https://bit.ly/3XvE9mP
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National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) reposted this
How can we make a powerful shift so that our research processes ensure research is not being done on communities but rather WITH communities? How can we make sure our research reflects community needs AND strengths? CEAL has not only been leading community-engaged research since 2020, but we have also been answering questions like these and supporting research teams with best practices since 2021. The Community Engagement Alliance Consultative Resource (CEACR) has held more than 30 personalized consultations with research teams ranging in focus from equitable partner compensation to cultural appropriateness of public-facing study recruitment materials. Not ready for a CEACR consultation? Explore their library of toolkits and webinars that reflect the topics of their consultations and more: https://bit.ly/3XTrVpD