Initiated in 2004, CEMHD is a multi-year grant received by the University at Albany in which HCDI functions as a primary partner linking the University’s research and practice agenda with the needs of minorities and the health providers who serve them. This Center is gathering best practices information and will stimulate research that will be a resource to our sponsors when considering strategic approaches to servicing minorities and the maladies that plague them.

HCDI is leading the Minority Health Provider Consortium of the CEMHD which supports hospitals in the region with the identification of common institutional needs in the service of minority health; best practices, resources and materials for addressing staff raining and patient informational needs; and a forum to engage University, government and/or community groups to illuminate and redress minority health needs.

HCDI also leads the Minority Health Task Force for the CEMHD which has created 6 brochures to increase awareness of available health services for primary care, oral health and vision for the Medicaid insured. Additional pamphlets are focused on educating African Americans about heart disease, stroke and diabetes warning signs, prevention and available support information. This year the MHTF will provide training and support to health advocates particularly in Albany County.

Low Cost Medical Service Providers in Albany

Healthy Teeth
Finding a Dentist Who
Accepts Medicaid

Heart Disease and Stroke
Among African Americans
in the Capital Region

Diabetes and African Americans in the Capital Region

Low Cost  Medical
Service Providers
Rensselaer & Schenectady

Finding an Eye Doctor Who Accepts Medicaid