MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN NEVADA

WHEREAS, Minority Health Month is recognized annually as an opportunity for the State of Nevada to emphasize the importance of culturally competent and accessible care for all Nevadans; and;

WHEREAS, the State of Nevada is committed to empowering, supporting, refining, and sustaining approaches to build its public health infrastructure, with an emphasis on prioritizing a workforce that reflects the demographics of Nevada; and;

WHEREAS, State agencies, community organizations and partners working together and engaging in initiatives to advance culturally responsive health literacy that fosters self-advocacy and knowledge necessary to maintain individual health and wellness is a benefit to all communities; and;

WHEREAS, all Nevadans are encouraged to increase knowledge of existing resources to maximize positive, resilient mental health; and;

WHEREAS, Minority Health Month is an opportunity for all Nevadans to build healthy habits for themselves and their families;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2024 as

MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN NEVADA