We are one of the top 3 most diverse states with respect to racial/ethnic and foreign born populations.    

This rich diversity presents a challenge to health professionals. Diverse populations bring different attitudes, expectations, beliefs and communication styles to each health encounter. Health professionals must be sensitive to these complex issues if they are to be successful.

Culturally competent health workers not only respect cultural differences, they incorporate them into the entire patient care or program planning process. In the health care setting, this can require organizational change as well as more skilled one-on-one patient interactions.

The result can be better patient care and better health in our communities.

• Health Literacy Month Handbook
• OMH: Weekly Health Resources
• Cultural Competence CLAS Policy and Practice
• Health Power
• Equity Link
• National CLAS Standard/Blueprint
• New Jersey Statewide Network for Cultural Competence
• Office of Minority Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Cultural Language and Health Literacy
• Cultural Competence Resources for Health Care Providers
• National Partnership for Action
• NAMI NJ - SAMHAJ Support Groups
• Weekly Health Resources / # Minority MH Chat