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Strengthening FDA Outreach and Communication Programs to Minority Health Care Providers and Patients
Description: Promote effective communication and the dissemination of information to the public, particularly underserved vulnerable populations.
Accomplishment: OMH has a verified Twitter account and is listed on the FDA and HHS social media lists. They have posted content consistently via the Twitter handle. The clinical trial brochure developed in collaboration with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) has been finalized along with a corresponding infographic. We have posted the brochure electronically to the OMH and Patient Network webpages. FDA OMH participated in the HHS National Minority Health Month Twitter Relay April 16, 2014. We continue to explore opportunities to engage via twitter to disseminate important health information to stakeholders. OMH participated in the “Nifty Fifty” program at Bladensburg HS which brought Commissioner Hamburg in to discuss career opportunities within the FDA. The office also organized a health professional career day panel for Friendship Public Charter School held during February for Black History Month where FDA employees spoke to students about their work at the agency and career paths. Additionally, OMH is exploring opportunities to partner with Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and minority heath professional organizations to stand up internship programs at the FDA geared towards minority students.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Launch a minority health Twitter handle and post at least five tweets per month during the first year post launch |
FY14 Q2 |
Completed | 3/31/2014 |
| B. Conduct one webinar for minority health professionals |
FY14 Q4 |
Completed | 10/7/2014 |
| C. Develop and finalize key marketing materials such as the clinical trial brochure and the OMH brochure to use as a tool for exhibiting and to disseminate to partners |
FY14 Q3 |
Completed | 4/30/2014 |
| D. Conduct one minority health Twitter chat |
FY14 Q4 |
Completed | 4/16/2014 |
| E. Participate in activities, including local activities with area schools and engaging with minority serving institutions (MSIs), to promote internship and career opportunities within the FDA for students of color |
FY14 Q4 |
Completed | 9/30/2014 |
Key Projects Legend
| Milestone Status | Definition |
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| Not Yet Started | Work for specific milestone has not yet been started. |
| Completed | Milestone and/or overall project is completed. |
| On Track | Milestone - On track for completion by milestone deadline. Quarter status - Project is on track for completion based on overall milestone status. |
| On Hold | Milestone - On hold, but deadline for completion has not passed. Quarter status - Project is on hold, based on overall milestone status. |
| Delayed | Milestone - Delayed as it has not been completed and deadline has passed. Quarter status - Project is delayed based on overall milestone status. |
