This Saturday two public health groups, The Perinatal Network of Monroe County and the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency, announced 13 initiatives to improve public health in northern New York.
The initiatives, which are aimed at reducing racial disparities in health, were developed by an interdisciplinary team of over 100 clergy, doctors, nurses, social workers, and insurers who which met from October to January. The initiatives include: studying the effect of maternity leave on fetal health, arranging community wide viewings of a documentary on racial health disparities, and trainings for clergy and social workers so they can teach clients how to manage chronic illnesses.
The Perinatal Network of Monroe County works to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in maternal fetal health. The Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency promotes public health by "providing a 'community table' where all stakeholders meet, conducting outreach to community groups, [and] retaining extensive data on the region's health and health care."
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