National Resource Center Co-Producers

Drexel University School of Public Health’s Center for Health Equality

Drexel University’s Center for Health Equality (CHE) was established to serve as a major resource for addressing inequities in health and health care. By developing new information and strategies, and creating constructive partnerships with communities, government, health care providers, and other academic centers, CHE works to improve the health and well-being of the city of Philadelphia, the state of Pennsylvania, and the nation.

The Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Office of Minority Health (OMH) was established in 1985 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and is located within the Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary. The mission of OMH is to improve the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of policies and programs that address health disparities and gaps. OMH serves as the focal point within HHS for national leadership; policy development and implementation; partnering with states, tribes, and communities; developing data policy; and dissemination of health related information to address the health needs of racial and ethnic minority populations.

National Resource Center Staff

Drexel University School of Public Health’s Center for Health Equality

Jonathan Purtle, MPH, MSc
Program Manager & Health Policy Analyst, Center for Health Equality
Project Manager and Webmaster, National Resource Center