Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Seattle, WA 98121

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The Philanthropy Northwest Aging Affinity Group met on March 29, 2006 to discuss “How Social & Health Disparities Affect Older Adults.”

The discussion was led by Aging Affinity Group steering committee members: Karen Lewis, Aging Initiative Director, Comprehensive Health Education Foundation; Diane Oakes, Program Officer, Washington Dental Service Foundation; Pam Piering, Director, Aging and Disability Services/HSD; Lorna Stone, Vice-President, Washington Health Foundation; and Linda Sue Woodall, Community Impact Manager, United Way of King County.

Meeting Resources:
Final Report: State Board of Health Priority: Health Disparities, May 2001, Committee of Health Disparities of the Washington State Board of Health

A Profile of Frail Older Americans and Their Caregivers, The Urban Institute

Selected Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Washington State, Washington Health Foundation

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