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Building Health Equity for Minnesota’s Hmong Community: The Role and Impact of the Hmong Health Care Professionals Coalition

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the health care experiences of Hmong refugees in Minnesota and the U.S. since the late 1970s, highlighting major public health challenges as well as notable progress reflecting their resilience. It highlights how Hmong Americans have navigated obstacles to health care such as language barriers, cultural differences, and limited access to culturally competent healthcare, while emphasizing the vital role of the Hmong Health Care Professionals Coalition (HHCPC/ The Coalition).

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Author: Yeng M. Yang

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Competency in Health Care

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7128108546

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