The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development is spearheading the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative, a $4 million project to improve health care equity by helping underserved communities in the state be more resilient to health disparities, many of which have been exposed during the pandemic. The initiative will launch in LaFayette on March 8.
The grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Alabama Department of Public Health will target populations that experienced COVID-19 health disparities and who are high-risk and underserved, including racial and ethnic minorities and rural communities.
UACED is working in a total of 15 communities to equip partners with necessary information and resources to address COVID-19 issues as well as to establish a support system and capacity to deal with future challenges related to social determinants of health.
The kick-off in LaFayette will take place on March 8 at 11 a.m. at the Alfa Building and is open to the public. Along with ENI leaders, community members will hear from Mayor Kenneth Vines and motivational speaker Dr. Earl Suttle. Attendees are encouraged to talk about the program with ENI leaders over refreshments.
Neighborhood members who want to learn more can reach out to Dr. Arturo Menefee at asmenefee@ua.edu.
Friday, November 22, 2024
