NEWTOWN HEALTHCARE ACCESS STUDYIn The Newtown Healthcare Access Study, the authors present a case for evidence of varied health inequities impacting the minority communities of Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Florida. Through analysis of formal and informal community assessments and subsequent application of findings via collaboration of, and integration with the local health care system these health disparities can be reduced or eliminated.
The Study's introduction includes the table of contents, Study abstract, and the acknowledgment of Study committee members. The Newtown Healthcare Access Study and its Findings and Recommendations is a valuable community asset that can assist community residents, planners, grant writers, human services providers, and other stakeholders in the effort to reduce/eliminate the identified health disparities.
The findings were first presented to participants at the inaugural Medical Education Interactive: Crisis in Minority Health, held at Booker High School Performing Arts Center in the Newtown community of Sarasota on 6/7/08. A variety of topics, including; cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, cancer, infant mortality and overall disparities amongst Latino and African American populations as compared to the general population were reviewed and discussed by a faculty of health care providers.
If your agency, community group, or faith assembly is interested in a formal presentation, the Study authors, Lisa Merritt, MD and James McCloud, can be contacted at nwtwncouncil@yahoo.com
