Establishing the Minority Health Advisory Team

HB 3240 establishes the Minority Health Advisory Team (MYHAT), an advisory body to the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health Commissioner. The team, composed of 20 appointed members including health professionals, university representatives, community health providers, and minority health advocates, advises on public health services for minority populations. Key provisions require MYHAT to review community health plans, recommend grant support, evaluate demonstration projects targeting health equity, and coordinate with state agencies to ensure minority health needs are addressed in policy decisions. This bill directly affects minority communities by creating a structured mechanism for input on health equity initiatives within West Virginia’s public health system.