Vision and Mission
Per NRS 232.475 the vision of the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity (NOMHE) is to achieve optimal levels of health and wellness for all minority groups and marginalized communities across the state.
NOMHE’s mission is to avoid and/or reverse disproportionately experienced, health-related disparities among the state’s most vulnerable, high-risk populations.
To learn more about NOMHE’s advisory committee and meeting schedule: General Advisory Committee Meeting Information
Cultural Competency Training for Health Facilities
Ensuring a culturally competent health care system in Nevada with facilities that provide diverse and socially appropriate services to all patients can reduce health disparities. Doctors, nurses and other facility staff who have effective interpersonal and working relationships that supersede cultural differences are essential to successful health care outcomes for patients and residents.
Evidence shows that cultural competency training improves knowledge of health care staff, raises attitudes of the client population and, ultimately, accelerates patient satisfaction through acceptance from their providers and environment. To help improve health care delivery in the state, licensed health facilities must provide cultural competency training for all staff.
- For information, including a list of approved trainings, visit
Minority Health Reports
The state of Nevada, through the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Analytics with assistance from NOMHE, produces a biannual Minority Health Report. Versions of this biennial report may be viewed and downloaded using the links below. The most recent Minority Health Report is from 2023. It features vulnerability and health equity indexing, a powerful tool that enables public officials to identify communities that are most vulnerable to vital factors that impact socioeconomic status, household composition, minority status and language, housing and transportation. New health indicators included in the 2023 Report are: access to health; maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity; COVID-19 related; drug poisonings; juvenile arrests and detentions; and colorectal cancer.
Click below to read a report.
Celebrating 20 Years of Advancing Health Equity
Established by the Nevada State Legislature during the 2005 Legislative Session, the Office of Minority Health was created to address persistent health disparities among minority communities. In 2017, through statute, the Office evolved into the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity (NOMHE), broadening its mission to consider all intersectional determinants of health and expanding the definition of “minority” to include those of different abilities, geographic locations, gender identities, and racial or ethnic backgrounds. (NRS 232. 472 -NRS 232. 475)
In honor of NOMHE’s 20th anniversary, throughout 2025 we are proud to conduct activities designed to help Nevadans “Get to Know-OMHE” — shining a spotlight on our journey, partnerships, and impact over the years.
Get to Know-OMHE efforts include:
- Personal Testimonials highlighting shared experiences and NOMHE’s influence in the community (Pending)
- A Look Back at notable community outreach and events
- Introduction to Appointed Leadership represented by NOMHE Advisory Committee members
- Recognition of Champions who have partnered with NOMHE to advance equity in Nevada (coming soon)
Join us as we celebrate the past, embrace the present, and work together to create a future where all Nevadans can achieve their fullest levels of wellness.
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Change Your Gender in Nevada
In recognition of the importance of equitable access to all health-related services,
NOMHE is pleased to present A Guide to Name and Gender Marker Changes and Gender Reassignment Services.
The informational booklet:
- contains instructions on managing the process to change your name and gender marker;
- provides insight into Medicaid covered procedures; and
- explains related Nevada law.