The Indiana Minority Health Coalition (IMHC) is a non-profit organization whose vision is to ensure that “no ethnic/minority child, adolescent or adult will experience preventable health conditions at any greater rate than non-minorities." IMHC was created in 1992 by local coalitions united in an effort to address the
disparities that exist between minority and white populations.

The Minority Health Initiative in Indiana was the result of a grassroots movement that began in 1987 after the release of Secretary Heckler’s report on minority health. The disparities noted in this report compelled the Indiana State Health Commissioner to hire staff whose main responsibility was to develop initiatives to address the health disparities of ethnic and racial minority populations. One of the initiatives of the staff was the
development of local infrastructures that would assist the State in reducing disparities. Thus, the local communities became a critical component for change in the health status of Indiana’s minority populations and the catalyst for the Minority Health Initiative. Throughout Indiana, local minority health coalitions were established and primarily supported through volunteers and funding was based on in-kind contributions.


Mission

“To enhance the quality of life through education, advocacy, and quality health care services for racial/ethnic minorities. To conduct research and training, develop policy, and create and maintain a broad-based network of affiliate agencies.”

Click here to go to the Indiana Minority Health Coalition website.