Calling all health care clinicians and researchers: NIMHD invites you to share your lived experiences, perspectives, and ideas on how NIH can continue to address minority health and health disparities. Learn more about how you can contribute to the NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan, 2026-2030, and submit your feedback by December 31: https://bit.ly/4gjaFQX
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Research Services
Bethesda, Maryland 53,951 followers
Leading scientific research to improve minority health and reduce health disparities.
About us
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) is one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s premiere medical research agency. NIMHD’s work touches the lives of millions of Americans burdened by disparities in health status and health care delivery, including racial and ethnic minority groups, rural populations, populations with low socioeconomic status, and sexual and gender minorities.
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http://www.nimhd.nih.gov
External link for National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- integrative biological science, behavioral science, community health, population science, clinical research, and health services research
Locations
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Primary
6707 Democracy Blvd
Suite 800
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-5465, US
Employees at National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
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Paul Cotton, PhD RDN
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Bethany Hoffman
Health and Science Writer-Editor at National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
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Edgar Dews
National Institutes of Health / National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
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Leonardo Mariño-Ramírez
Stadtman Investigator, Division of Intramural Research at NIMHD
Updates
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National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) reposted this
Community-engaged research means building trust. Community-engaged research means shared decision-making. Community-engaged research means equal partnership with community. We recently spoke with Stephanie Stroever, PhD, MPH, professor at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the quantitative lead for IMPROVE-CIP's VIBRANT MOMS project. She shared insights into her research, community engagement, and the impact of IMPROVE-CIP on maternal health. Check out the full interview to learn more about how IMPROVE-CIP brings maternal health interventions to communities impacted by health disparities: https://bit.ly/3BKae3a #HealthDisparities #MaternalHealth
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National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) reposted this
Inclusive community-engaged research starts with finding the right partner. Community organizations: Before entering a research partnership, ask key questions to ensure the academic partner aligns with your values. Look for green flags like true collaboration, respect for your expertise, and commitment beyond the research. Discover more tips for inclusive community-engaged research: https://bit.ly/4i3KOhw #CommunityEngagedResearch #CommunityEngagement #NIHCEAL
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What are the benefits of vaccines? What drives vaccine hesitancy? How do social determinants of health impact access to vaccines? Drs. Deborah Linares and Vanessa Marshall provide answers to these questions and more. Learn about their insights and strategies for how to increase vaccine uptake within your community. https://lnkd.in/ek9k9sB5 #NationalInfluenzaVaccinationWeek #NIMHDInsights
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention “adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities.” People with disabilities face a range of health conditions that impact their quality of life. Find more research and resources on the mental health of people with disabilities: https://bit.ly/3Vos42v #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities
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Every year on December 3rd, the world unites to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). This occasion not only brings attention to the challenges faced by persons with disabilities (PWDs) but also celebrates their achievements, resilience, and contributions to society. Since its inception in 1992, IDPD has served as a global reminder of our shared responsibility to create a world where everyone, regardless of ability, can prosper. This year’s theme, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future,” urges us to acknowledge and elevate the leadership of PWD’s in crafting a sustainable and inclusive world that leaves no one behind. Join us in acknowledging and championing the voices of persons with disabilities. Let’s work together for a more inclusive and equitable future! (Video alt text is in comments.)
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Find actionable interventions that support the needs of your communities with the HDPulse Interventions Portal. This comprehensive repository holds a variety of evidence-based interventions, supporting materials, and contact information of intervention developers. Learn more and explore the possibilities. https://bit.ly/3X6Owxr
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Among Native American people, access to heart care is limited due to factors that include time constraints, lack of transportation, rural location, clinician unavailability, and discomfort with newer drugs for heart failure. Guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT)—the recommended treatment for patients with heart failure—typically requires in-person clinic visits, which may be a driver for low GDMT uptake and poor health outcomes. Researchers made an important finding after they implemented a home-based phone GDMT among patients with heart failure in Navajo (Diné) Nation. https://bit.ly/3BdOMDB #NIMHDResearch
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A new NIMHD-led study published in JAMA Network Open shows that removing sex disparities in physical activity and sports participation for youth could prevent more than 30,000 cases of obesity and other health conditions and save up to $780 million in lifetime health care costs. Key steps to address disparities include hiring more female coaches, showcasing women athletes as role models, developing mentoring programs, and investing in under-resourced schools and communities to create safe, supportive spaces for girls to stay active. The study was led by Dr. Kosuke Tamura, NIH’s Stadtman Investigator and NIH Distinguished Scholar, who directs the Socio-Spatial Determinants of Health Laboratory in NIMHD’s Division of Intramural Research. #NIMHDResearch Read more: https://bit.ly/3Z8u93A
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