There are many resources helping to advance understanding of health disparities and improve the health of underserved communities in Los Angeles County. 

Our goal is to connect more organizations to facilitate community and academic partnerships in research and to train new investigators in health disparities research and assist community partners to implement effective programs to reduce disparities.

Cultural Competence Training Video
Free Of Cost Download Information (Word Document)

ENACT: Environmental Nutrition and Activity Community Strategies Tool
Free Of Cost
http://www.eatbettermovemore.org

Healthy Food, Healthy Communities
Policy Link Report
Provides strategies for overcoming obstacles to healthy food retailing in low-income communities

Measuring Health Disparities
Interactive CD-ROM offered by The University of Michigan
Practical guide to applying concepts and methods in measuring and addressing health disparities
Free of Cost

Nutrition Pamphlets for Parents
Available in Korean, Vietnamese and English
Free of Cost

Stroke Awareness Video For Hispanics
Free Of Cost Download Information (Word Document)

THRIVE: Community Tool for Health and Resilience in Vulnerable Environments
Available, free of cost, on line at http://www.preventioninstitute.org/thrive.html

Parent - Teacher Training Presentation - Powerpoint (courtesy of Kaiser Permanente and Childhood Obesity Brain Trust (COBT) Collaborative)

Making Public Programs Work for Communities of Color: An Action Kit, produced by Families USA for Community Leaders, emphasizing the importance of public programs in reducing racial and ethnic health disparities. Provides information, tools, and resources for engaging in health advocacy and improving communities' health and well-being.