FL H8079

Recognizes April 2023 as "Minority Health Month" in Florida to advance health equity for racial and ethnic minorities.

National Minority Health Month originated from Booker T. Washington's advocacy for a National Negro Health Week in 1915.

Highlights health disparities including Black women being three times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related causes.

Cites 2019 research showing Black and Hispanic emergency room patients were 40% and 25% less likely to receive pain medication than white patients, respectively.

Establishes 2023 theme of "Better Health Through Better Understanding" to improve outcomes through culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services.