Project EXPORT Center of Excellence in Partnerships

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DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The primary goal of the EXPORT Center is to reduce the burden of health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minorities, particularly the African-American population of the State of West Virginia. Specifically, the goals of the center include the following: i) To conduct basic and behavioral/social science research that will facilitate health promotion and early detection of diseases among the minority populations, particularly the African-American population in West Virginia. ii) To collect and disseminate information concerning health status of minority populations, particularly the African-American population of West Virginia. iii) To collaborate with local organizations as well as community leaders in the operation of projects geared towards reducing the burdens of health disparities among the African-American populations of West Virginia. iv) To engage in outreach activities geared towards the improvement of access to health care among the African-American population of West Virginia.