SB 2133 Summary

• Renames the Office of Minority Health within the State Department of Health to the Office of Multicultural Health, effective November 1, 2010

• Establishes the Office of Multicultural Health with responsibility for improving access to and communication about health services for culturally and ethnically diverse communities facing health disparities

• Outlines 17 specific activities for the Office including providing policy consultation, supporting cultural competence training, developing health education programs, and monitoring effectiveness of departmental programs serving multicultural groups

• Repeals previous provisions regarding the Oklahoma Task Force to Eliminate Health Disparities, integrating its recommendations into the new Office's functions

• Conditions all Office activities on availability of funds as determined by the State Board of Health