Community Health Advisory Council addresses health disparities

Formed in 2009, the Community Health Advisory Council brings a diverse group of public health and health care professionals together to address health issues and disparities facing Northeast Ohio.  Asian Services In Action is pleased to recognize its partners in community health:

Yvonka Hall, Director – Cleveland Office of Minority Health
Tammy Randall, Director of community relations – Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland
Gina Chicotel, Mission Coordinator- Susan G. Komen Foundation
Robin Brown, Director – Concerned Citizens Organized Against Lead
Mary Lawless, Community Development and programming – Case Center for Reducing Health Disparities
Amy Lee, MD, MPH, MBA, Director CEOMPH, Associate Professor of Behavioral and Community Health Services – NEOUCOM
Ash Sehgal, MD, Director of Center for Reducing Health Disparities – Case Western Reserve University
Ye-Fan Glavin, PhD – Case Western Reserve University
Jia Lin, MD, MPH,  Medical Director, Asian Pacific Affairs – Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Mieko Smith, PhD, Professor, School of Social Work – University of Akron
Yin, Xiu, RN, PhD – University of Cincinnati

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