A dedicated office of health equity or minority health can provide a focus on cross-cutting efforts and strategies that help to improve services, outreach, and engagement with marginalized communities. This report delves into the typical scope for setting up a health equity or minority health office, including how to establish, structure, and fund it—providing a blueprint to island areas working to build one or considering establishing one in the future. In addition, it explores lessons learned from state offices of health equity or minority health, including California, Michigan, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, and Washington. Astho Website

CDC's Office of the Associate Director for Communication has refreshed its online course. This self-paced program aims to educate public health professionals about the crucial role of health literacy in providing health information and services and promoting public health literacy. Enhance your skills in communicating health information effectively and improve your organization's health literacy practices. Access the course through the CDC's learning platform and take a step towards better public health communication. Understanding Health Disparities Understanding Health Disparities Learn more about health disparities and their impact on communities: Learn More NIMHD Funding Opportunities Explore funding opportunities for research on