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BALTIMORE HEALTH EQUITY

Baltimore Releases Community Health Equity Report

The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in partnership with Equity Matters, Inc. released a national health equity report entitled, “Place Matters for Health in Baltimore: Ensuring Opportunities for Good Health for All.” The event was held at Druid Height Community Development Corporation on November 13, 2012. Featured speakers included Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), Congressmen Elijah Cummings (D-MD, 7th District), Dr. Carlessia Hussein, Minority Health and Health Disparities for the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Oxiris Barbot.

Download the Baltimore PLACE MATTERS Health Equity Report.