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TRI-COUNTY HEALTH COALITION OF SOUTHERN INDIANA, INC.
Tri-County Health Coalition of Southern Indiana, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization which acts as a clearinghouse for health information for the minority and disadvantaged population of a three county area in Southern Indiana. The Coalition provides health screening, referral services, resources and follow up as well as educational and prevention workshops.
Tri-County Health Coalition of Southern Indiana, Inc. The general philosophy of Tri-County Health Coalition of Southern Indiana, Inc. is to enable, through referrals or dissemination of information ,the minority and low income population of southern Indiana to develop to the fullest extent possible. The main goal is to provide opportunities through a programmed process of appropriate help, rehabilitative and social services specially designed to meet the critical health and self- esteem need of minorities and low in co me population of southern Indiana communities. The findings of a study commissioned by secretary of health and human services shows that over 60,000 excess or needless deaths occur within the at risk population annually as a result of seven specific health problems: violence and homicide, low infant birth weight , drug and substance abuse. In addition the spread of HIV-AIDS among the minority community has put the population at risk. The health coalition was organized at the state level by the governor of Indiana Robert Orr. After many up's and down's , the southern Indiana coalition was founded in September of 1987. Tri- county health coalition of southern Indiana inc. ( formerly the black and minority health committee of southern ) the name was changed because of the coalition's wish to serve all low income citizens in Floyd, Clark Harrison counties of Southern Indiana. The coalition consists of twenty- four dedicated volunteers serving the three county area. The agency is a non-profit organization supported in part through the cooperation of the Indiana state department of health. Minority and low income citizens have an alarming mortality rate as a result of lack of information about treatment alternatives concerning the problem areas listed above. Poor health among Hoosier citizens, especially those who are of low income or minority status, is a major concern of tri-county health coalition of southern Indiana, inc. Unemployment and poverty disproportionately affect the health and well being of low income and minority persons in the three county areas. We see deterioration in the physical and emotional well-being of many poor families. Substandard housing, inadequate health care and poor nutrition have a direct impact upon the lives of minority and low income children and adults. Many children born into minority and low income families die within the first year of birth. Too many minority and low income youth die from homicide, suicide, and other causes that could be prevented or alleviated through education or other means. Far too many people cope with the anxiety of stressful living by relying on drugs and alcohol. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes also take a heavy toll on the lives of many minority and low income persons. Tri-county health coalition of southern Indiana, inc., is an advocacy organization for the working poor who in effect 'fall through the cracks' of the current health and support system. These people do not qualify for government assistance, but do not have enough money to pay for even low level medical care. Services presently offered by tri-county health coalition of southern Indiana, inc., include:
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