$95 Million to Improve the Health of Minorities (5/20/05)
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced $95 million in grants to develop a new program that will reduce the number of cancer deaths in minority and poor populations. "Our commitment to closing the health care gap among racial and ethnic minorities is unwavering," Secretary Leavitt said. "We will continue to support community-based approaches to help racial and ethnic minority populations experience the benefits of modern medicine."
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