Minority Health Coalition of Grant County, Inc.
Minority Health Coalition of Grant County, Inc.
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Welcome to Minority Health Coalition of Grant County, Inc.
Welcome to Minority Health Coalition of Grant County, Inc.
Our Mission
Our Mission
To reduce the incidence of major preventable causes of death in the minority community and to empower the community to lead healthier lifestyles through education, advocacy and leadership.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision is to improve the health status of racial and ethnic populations, especially those of vulnerable populations.
Our History
The Minority Health Coalition of Grant County, Inc. began as a grass roots organization and has been in existence since June 1995. the Coalition is an affiliate of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition of Indianapolis, IN. Since its' inception the Coalition has provided several programs and services to the Grant County area. These programs and services are funded through the IMHC but also depend on financial support from the community and participation from community members. The Staff and Board of Directors have worked hard through the years to promote healthier lifestyles and eliminate minority health disparities.
Our Team
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Our Team
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Reggie Lipscomb
Reggie Lipscomb
Board Chair
Board Chair
Reggie Lipscomb has served as the Board Chair for the
Minority Health Coalition Board of Directors since February 2021. Since that time, he has actively ensured the Coalition is adhering to the completion of the mission at hand. We are excited to see the work he will accomplish in the days and years ahead.
Reverend Tanya E. Smith
Reverend Tanya E. Smith
Executive Director
Executive Director
Rev Tanya E. Smith has served as the director for 23 years. Her tenacity to improve the healthcare of the minority community has brought about change for those who are marginalized and those who are in need of quality healthcare in this community. We are proud of the accomplishments of our director and look forward to her serving many more years with the Coalition.
Paula McClung
Tobacco Coordinator
Tobacco Coordinator
Paula McClung has served since Aug 2023 as the Tobacco Coordinator for the Coalition and has done exceptional work in this community to prevent the use of and educate on the harmful effects of tobacco. As this is a very detailed position, Paula has done leaps and bounds in providing the community with pertinent information that will educate and save lives and promote good health among our youth and young adults to prepare them for a healthy future for themselves and their families.
Current Board Members
Roxzann Weaver Treasurer
Arletha Smith Secretary
Scott Murphy
Venu Oddiraju
Darryl Jackson​