FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2005

Contact: Cleve Mesidor
(202) 223-7560

 

Foundation Announces Summit to Address Health Disparities

Washington , DC - National Minority Health Month Foundation (NMHMF) today officially announced their 2nd Annual National Health Disparities Summit with the launching of their website, www.nmhmfsummit.org. This important forum will take place on April 26-27, 2005 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington , DC .

"This summit is about innovation and collaboration," said NMHMF Executive Director Gary Puckrein. "Ending health disparities is paramount to ending the healthcare crisis facing communities. This national platform provides an important opportunity to shift the national debate and focus on evidenced-based solutions that deliver results."

Minority Health Disparities: Are We Making Progress? is the theme of this year's effort. The two-day summit will bring together physicians, Members of Congress, community organizations, policy-makers and industry leaders during April, nationally recognized as minority health month.

Online registration is available on the website at www.nmhmfsummit.org . The national summit is open to the public and the press. For more information, please contact Cleve Mesidor at (202) 223-7560 or via email at mesidor@nmhmfsummit.org.

National Minority Health Month Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the building of coalitions and evidenced-based solutions towards the elimination of health disparities.



Former Speaker Newt Gingrich accepts award presented by Abbot President William Dempsey and Gary Puckrein
Photo Credit: Don Baker

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