Health Care Needs of Medically Underserved Women of Color: The Role of the Bureau of Primary Health Care.

Gaston, Marilyn H.; Barrett, Sharon E.; Johnson, Tamara Lewis; Epstein, Leonard G.

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ERIC Number: EJ573115

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Publication Date: 1998

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Health Care Needs of Medically Underserved Women of Color: The Role of the Bureau of Primary Health Care.

Gaston, Marilyn H.; Barrett, Sharon E.; Johnson, Tamara Lewis; Epstein, Leonard G.

Health & Social Work, v23 n2 p86-95 May 1998

The Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC) was developed to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care, to improve the health status of medically underserved populations, and to assist communities to identify populations at risk. The needs of women of racial and ethnic minority populations are BPHC's newest initiative; change strategies are proposed. (EMK)

Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Agency Cooperation, Community Health Services, Demonstration Programs, Females, Health Education, Health Needs, Health Programs, Minority Groups, Prevention, Primary Health Care, Public Policy, Social Work

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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