by Diverse Elders | Dec 1, 2014
As the new National Managing Coordinator for the Diverse Elders Coalition, I am pleased to write my first post for our blog here on World AIDS Day. Observed annually on December 1, World AIDS Day is recognized around the world with this year’s theme: Focus, Partner,...
by Diverse Elders | Nov 20, 2014
“The healthcare world is changing; providers who have been serving a certain population are now serving a completely new population, a more diverse population. When you talk about cultural competency, what you really need to look at is what the customs, beliefs and...
by Diverse Elders | Nov 9, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern Click here to register The Diverse Elders Coalition joins Community Catalyst for their latest Health Equity webinar The Affordable Care Act (ACA) offers a unique opportunity to address racial and ethnic health...
by Diverse Elders | Oct 1, 2014
As Community Catalyst’s Health Equity summer intern, I got to spend some time chatting with Linda Ellis of Georgia’s The Health Initiative about why closing the coverage gap in Georgia, and other states that have yet to expand Medicaid is pivotal for LGBT (lesbian,...
by Diverse Elders | Sep 14, 2014
The AID Institute’s 7th annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD) will be observed September 18, 2014 with the theme “Aging is a part of life; HIV doesn’t have to be!” For more information about HIV/AIDS and older Americans or to become involved with...
