Functions

1. Law
2. Tennessee Code
3. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection
4. Department of Health
5. Office of Minority Health Act of 2004
6. Functions

The office of minority health is designated for the following purposes:

1. To assist the commissioner in the assessment of the health needs of the minority populations within the state;
2. To recommend to the commissioner methods and programs that are sensitive and relevant to the unique linguistic, cultural and ethnic characteristics of minority populations;
3. To provide consultation, technical assistance, training, and reference materials regarding health issues of minorities to service providers, organizations and other agencies;
4. To promote awareness of minority health concerns and encourage, promote and aid in the establishment of services to address those concerns;
5. To disseminate information on available minority services;
6. To provide adequate and effective opportunities for minorities to express their views on departmental policy development and program implementation;
7. To coordinate with other agencies providing services to minority populations in an effort to make available services designed to meet the needs of minority residents;
8. To develop local coalitions throughout the state that provide local networks of health organizations and associated agencies, and act as a community focus for minority health related programs; and
9. To seek funding from various entities or sources to carry out or further the purposes of this part.

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