April 17, 2025
At Wellspring Personal Care, we believe everyone deserves access to quality, compassionate health care—regardless of race, ethnicity, or background. That’s why, even though the federal government recently decided to eliminate National Minority Health Month as an official observance, we’re not letting it go unnoticed.
Because the need is still there.
Minority Health Month was never about a hashtag or a press release. It was about recognizing a hard truth: Racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S. still face significant barriers to health care. From higher rates of chronic illness to limited access to providers who understand their cultural context, these inequities aren’t going away just because they’ve been taken off the calendar.
We see the gap. We live it alongside the people we care for.
As a provider of in-home care, we see up close how disparities in health care show up every day—in medication access, provider communication, insurance hurdles, and even in how pain is acknowledged and treated. We care for individuals who’ve been overlooked or misunderstood by the system. And we know that awareness is only the beginning—action is what really makes the difference.
So, what does support look like?
Listening: Taking time to understand a person’s cultural background, family dynamics, and lived experience.
Advocating: Helping clients navigate the complexities of the health care system—and making sure their needs are heard.
Hiring diversely: Building a care team that reflects the communities we serve.
Training continuously: Educating our staff to provide care that’s not only clinically sound, but culturally respectful.
Minority Health Month may no longer be on the federal agenda, but it’s still on ours. Because health equity isn’t a seasonal issue—it’s a daily commitment.
We’re proud to stand with individuals and communities pushing for a health care system that works for everyone.