Rep. McNally Announces $52.5K for the Youngstown Local Office on Minority Health

COLUMBUS – State Rep. Lauren McNally (D-Youngstown) today announced that the Ohio Commission on Minority Health awarded the Youngstown Local Office on Minority Health a $52,500 grant. The grant program is meant to create action plans that address four core issues affecting minority populations. These issues are  (1) monitor health status of minority populations, (2) inform, educate, and empower people, (3) mobilize community partnerships and action, and (4) develop policies and plans to support health efforts. 

“Youngstown is full of diversity and having a minority health division in our Health Department is a vital piece in making all of us thrive. This grant is something that Youngstown has repeatedly earned and put to good use in order to better serve Youngstown,” said Rep. McNally.

This grant program supports the Ohio Commission on Minority Health’s efforts to raise the awareness of health disparities and the creation of strategies to improve health outcomes and reduce costs. The Ohio Commission on Minority Health is dedicated to eliminating disparities in minority health through innovative strategies and financial opportunities, public health promotion, legislative action, public policy and systems change.

This grant will be distributed through the Youngstown City Health Department. Youngstown is committed to minority health and created a division of the Health Department to inform community members and leaders of health issues that affect minority and under-served populations, educate community members and leaders about health disparities through programing, and empower community members by providing access to the information and resources needed to improve their heath. Some of their programs include the Dads Matter program, creating Minority Health Month, and the MY Baby’s 1st Coalition.