PPHF: Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Program financed solely by Public Prevention and Health Funds

The purpose of the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program is to support the implementation of projects to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities. Program activities focus on prevention of chronic diseases and conditions across multiple identified health areas, including: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, breast and cervical cancer, infant mortality, asthma, and child and adult immunizations. The program is designed to fund national organizations and community-based organizations to plan and carry out local, culturally appropriate programs to address a wide range of health issues among Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Alaska Native persons.