Who We Are

The significance of an informed workforce and consumers are paramount in the development of programs for NBNF. Through multidisciplinary accredited continuing educational programs, NBNF continues its involvement in providing value-added opportunities that increase the body of knowledge that affect mortality and morbidity in all patient populations. We partner with professional organizations, faith and community based networks to conduct these educational and informational activities to support and empower communities in their efforts to eliminate health disparities, improve workforce diversity, reduces diseases and related complications from major chronic disease states. In partnership with its colleagues, the Foundation has developed and presented programs around high blood pressure, SIDDS, mental health, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease to name a few. Our complimentary educational programs around health literacy and cultural competency aid in the improvement in outcomes in racial and ethnic populations. Programs are developed to increase primary language data collection, its use and monitoring.

Cultivating health equity can shape patient health on individual and community levels through greater comprehension of health disparities, better training on cultural health, the use of technology where possible, and advocacy for health equity. Learning about culture and literacy may provide insight that can guide treatment and help gain patient compliance with treatments and healthy life choices.

Our programs and activities are initiated for nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other public health workers to establish an open dialogue and information exchange network to increase research, treatment, education/training, access to care and policy development that can improve the quality of life for underserved and underrepresented populations while addressing social justice, and the social and political determinants of health.

Collaborations on health equity among health professionals and consumers will aid in ensuring better health for all. The social determinants of health such as education status, access to healthcare, social connectedness and food and housing insecurity can all affect an individual's health and well-being and enhance the chances of better health. As health equity means all people can achieve their optimal health, it is critical to identify disparities and work to change them.