African American

Blue Ribbon Task Force

Cultural and ethnic diversity gives Westchester its strength and character. Such diversity enriches our communities by providing cultural enhancement, mixed populations, interesting avenues of learning, and greater acceptance of new residents. Diversity also brings distinctive challenges to the agencies that provide services such as access to health care or direct health services. County Executive Spano established the Blue Ribbon Task Force in order to identify unique and effective ways to begin eliminating health disparities in Westchester's African-American community.

Blue Ribbon Task Force Info

Find general information about the Blue Ribbon Task Force, as well as vital statistics and information on health disparities that exist within Westchester County's African-American community.

Message from the County Executive

To address health disparities in the African-American community, County Executive Andy Spano created the Westchester County Blue Ribbon Task Force
for the Elimination of Health Disparities. This Task Force consists of a select group of Westchester's community and medical leaders.

Health Disparities Among Blacks in Westchester: A Snapshot

This report describes the extent of health disparities in Westchester's African-American community and acts as a starting point for the development of creative initiatives that will begin to address these disparities over the coming months.

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