HEALTH
The mission of the NAACP is to ensure equal political,
educational, social, and economic rights for all persons and to eliminate
race-based discrimination. This mission includes a focus on the right of
African Americans and other people of color to have optimal health outcomes and
access to timely, quality, affordable health care. African Americans continue
to have the highest incidence, prevalence and mortality rates from chronic
diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, and issues like
HIV/AIDS continue to overwhelm the Black community more so than any other
racial or ethnic group.
The NAACP is committed to eliminating the racial and ethnic
inequities that exist within our health care system that undermine communities
of color their life opportunities and their ability to contribute fully to the
common good.
NEWS & INFORMATON
New York State Maternal Mortality Task Force Report – March 12, 2019
Affordable Care Act – Health Benefit Exchange
https://www.nyhealthinsurer.com/new-york-state-health-benefit-exchange/
