Strategic partners

The Association of Minority Health Professions Schools, Inc. (AMHPS) was formed to provide a means by which the need for a national minority health agenda could be effectively addressed. It is comprised of twelve historically black medical, dental, pharmacy, and veterinary schools.

HealthHIV’s mission statement is to advance effective prevention, care, support, and health equity in HIV, HCV, LGBTQ health, and harm reduction by providing education, capacity building, health services research, and advocacy to organizations, communities and interprofessional healthcare teams.
 

The Hispanic Society for Rare Diseases is an association that promotes the participation of the Hispanic population in rare disease advocacy and research. We provide information and resources in Spanish and raise awareness on rare diseases.

La Sociedad Hispana de Enfermedades Raras (SHER) quiere incrementar la participación de pacientes y familias hispanas en la abogacía y en la investigación de enfermedades raras. Queremos promover la inclusión y el conocimiento para las familias hispanas que padecen enfermedades poco comunes.

The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) (501c3) was established in 1994 in Washington, DC. The foundation's mission is to transform the healthcare system through leadership, research and education to increase Hispanic health equity.

The National Medical Association (NMA) is the collective voice of African American physicians and the leading force for parity and justice in medicine and the elimination of disparities in health.

The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA), established in 1947, is dedicated to representing the views and ideals of minority pharmacists on critical issues affecting healthcare and pharmacy, promoting racial and health equity, as well as advancing the standards of pharmaceutical care among all practitioners.

"At Rare And Black, our mission is to empower and uplift Black patients living with rare disorders by raising awareness, promoting advocacy, driving legislative change, and improving access to crucial resources. Through unwavering dedication and collaborative efforts, we strive to eliminate the disparities and inequities faced by these individuals, ensuring they receive the support and care they deserve. By amplifying their voices and driving systemic change, we envision a future where every Black patient with a rare disorder can live a life of dignity, understanding, and equal opportunity."

Rare Disease Diversity Coalition is dedicated to addressing the extraordinary challenges faced by historically underrepresented rare disease patients as encompassed by social determinants of health (SDOH).

The Coalition brings together rare disease experts, patients, health care professionals, diversity advocates, and industry leaders to bring about evidence-based solutions that alleviate the disproportionate burden of rare diseases on marginalized populations.