Mission Statement The Ohio Commission on Minority Health is dedicated to eliminating disparities in minority health through innovative strategies and financial opportunities, public health promotion, legislative action, public policy and systems change. Vision Statement The Ohio Commission on Minority Health’s Vision is to achieve health parity among Ohio’s minority populations. Guiding Principles • We involve and empower the community • Our work is based on the documented needs and interests of the community • We are culturally competent practitioners who are informed about Minority Health • We are expected to demonstrate personal and professional integrity: We prove to be accountable, reliable, and guided by ethical standards • We make fair and equitable decisions • We value the formation of strategic partnerships • We establish performance targets and assess performance regularly • We promote excellence and innovation