SORH role - very little. South Dakota American Indian, Rural elderly Elderly Assigned as needed SORH can share information and data. Tennessee African-Americans, Hispanics, American Indian Elderly, AIDS, Migrants Assigned as needed SORH can increase its focus on rural and special populations. No SORH can offer assistance of three people to provide recruiting, coordination, evaluation and facilitate community-based action. Yes SORH has responsibility for American Indian issues.
Role is non-regulatory.
Address managed care and other issues. West Virginia African-Americans Disabled, AIDS, severely emotionally disturbed No SORH can make information available to minorities and special needs groups. Can seek opportunities to involve minorities in health care. Wisconsin American Indian, Asian Americans and Immigrants, Amish, Hispanics Elderly, disabled No SORH can provide increased involvement through program development, newsletter articles, speakers at quarterly meetings, and formation of interest groups. Yes SORH can raise awareness in newsletter articles, or advocate for groups to the director of the Wyoming Department of Health.