ABOUT US
The Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition (NMHEC) is a partnership of academic, civic, private and community organizations that aim to address health disparities and inequities in Nevada by building capacity, informing policy, and conducting research.
WORKSHOPS
The Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition have a series of workshops on a variety of topics that aim to build capacity to address health disparities in Nevada.
HEALTH MATTERS
Here you will find several tools and resources that can guide you on your journey in becoming your own health advocate because your health matters!
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BECOME A PARTNER
Is your organization interested in becoming a formal partner with the Nevada Minority Health & Equity Coalition? We offer two partnership types: Allied Partners and Associated Partners. Learn about the benefits, responsibilities, and how to join and become a part of NMHEC.
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Use Your Voice: Advocate to Change Your Community
ZoomAdvocating can increase health equity in your community and make the voice of the community heard. Workshop attendees will learn how to communicate ideas and concerns to policymakers and how to engage them. This workshop will explore different forms of policy, Nevada’s state legislative process, and the differences between advocacy and lobbying. It will also build on participants' experiences to help them find what will work best to make change and mobilize their networks.
Virtual Resource Fair
ZoomThis virtual resource fair sponsored by the Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition’s African American Workgroup will invite community organizations from around Nevada to share valuable health resources to promote wellness and informed health choices.
Evaluating Health Programs: Tools and Strategies for Measuring Success
ZoomProgram evaluation is the formal assessment of a program or policy’s value and impact within a community. It is becoming increasingly necessary for organizations to perform evaluation to secure resources and to improve and expand programs. This workshop will provide a practical, skills-focused introduction to the different types of evaluation, concepts and techniques, data collection methods, and best practices of program evaluation. Participants can expect to learn the fundamental skills needed to participate in evaluation of a new or existing health program.
Evidence-Informed Program Planning within Diverse Cultural Contexts
ZoomThis workshop will provide an overview of how to co-develop an evidence-informed health program that incorporates theoretical and empirical evidence and engages community stakeholders in the planning process. We will provide an overview of the six steps of the Intervention Mapping process, and how a trauma-informed approach can enhance the creation of more effective evidence-informed programs within diverse cultural contexts.