Excellence in Partnerships for Community Outreach, Rese*

美国的少数种族和族裔在健康和保健方面继续处于不利地位，他们的寿命较短，许多疾病和病症的发病率较高，普遍存在严重的治疗差距，即使有保险，也得不到最佳护理。密西西比州在许多健康指标上的排名尤其糟糕。因此，杰克逊州立大学（JSU）及其合作伙伴（密西西比大学医学中心、匹兹堡大学和杰克逊医疗中心基金会）提议建立一个少数族裔健康卓越中心，通过社区外展和信息共享、研究、教育和职业发展培训等创新项目，解决影响少数族裔的健康不平等问题。该中心将在五年期间建立和加强其解决保健不平等问题的能力。具体目标是：1)发展必要的行政管理能力

Racial and ethnic minorities in the United States continue to be disadvantaged in terms of health and health care, having shorter life spans, higher rates of many diseases and conditions, pervasive and serious treatment disparities, and less than optimal care, even with insurance. Mississippi in particular ranks poorly on many health indicators. Jackson State University (JSU) and its partners (the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation) therefore propose to develop a Center for Excellence in Minority Health to address the health inequalities affecting minorities through innovative programs in: community outreach and information sharing, research, education, and career development training. Over a five-year period, the Center will build and strengthen its capacity to address health disparities. The Specific Aims are to: 1) Develop the necessary administrative and institutional infrastructure to support the Center. 2) Implement new programs in community outreach to provide culturally-sensitive health information and to enhance linkages and relationships with health-related organizations in the Jackson area and the Mississippi Delta. 3) Carry out focused research projects aimed at contributing to knowledge on health disparities and their reduction or elimination. 4) Provide seed funds and expert guidance for pilot research projects. 5) Develop a modular curriculum in minority health within the existing Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program and anticipated doctoral degree program, and 6) Provide enrichment and training opportunities for faculty and students to acquire the necessary skills to launch successful careers in minority health by developing competitive grant proposals. Strengthening ties between the university and the community will enhance our understanding of community needs and our ability to disseminate and apply research findings more effectively. The Center will serve to expand and improve the quality of our research and education programs in minority health, and will benefit students by allowing them to participate in projects, and thereby encourage many of them to consider careers related to minority health. Importantly, the Center will support Jackson State University's continuing commitment to understanding and reducing health disparities in the United States.