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MHAC Legislative Agenda 2008

 

 

MHAC Legislative Agenda 2007

 

 

MHAC Meeting Schedule for 2008

 

 

 

The Minority Health Advisory Council (MHAC) was established by the North Carolina General Assembly in 1992, via public law HB1340, Part 24, Section 166 (d 130A-33.34-44).

Mission

To promote and advocate for the elimination of health disparities among all racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations in North Carolina.  

Mandate

The Council has the following duties and responsibilities to serve racial and ethnic minority communities:
  • Advise and make recommendations to the Governor and Secretary of Health and Human Services
  • Identify limitations associated with existing laws, regulations, programs, and services
  • Examine the financing and access to health services
  • Identify and review health promotion and disease prevention strategies
  • Support policies and legislation to improve accessibility and delivery of health services

Members

The 15-member Minority Health Advisory Council (MHAC) consists of legislators, community leaders, and health and human services professionals from across the state.
  • Five members are appointed by the Governor
  • Five members are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
  • Five members are appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate
For more information please contact the Office Of Minority Health and Health Disparities

Last Modified: Monday, April 21, 2008

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