A proposal to conduct a workshop on using health information technology to address health disparities during SXSW Interactive 2014.

1. Minorities & Health Tech
A How-to Workshop at SXSW Interactive
Attend
…because his future
is in our hands!
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2. Even across short
distances, there is
a disconnect

3. between application developers
in Silicon Valley
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4. and Oakland.
Communities of color
are in need.

5. Health Disparities in stroke & heart disease cause
approximately 2X as many deaths before age 75.
Data Source: CDC Health Disparities and Inequities Report-United States, 2011Data Source: CDC Health Disparities and Inequities Report-United States, 2011

6. Complications from chronic conditions
drive up health system costs.
Photo by Benjamin Miller

7. Yet, diverse communities are social
and curious about health online.
Sources (clockwise from top left): Pew Research Internet & American Life Project. Smartphone Adoption & Usage, 2011 report, Health Online 2013 report and Demographics of Social Media Users, 2012.
Use the Internet to Self-diagnose
Where are social media users spending their time online?
Using Smart phones to Access the Internet

8. This is a call to
action for coders
with star talent.

9. Your community &
even your government want you!

10. Build collaborative partnerships
with diverse stakeholders.
Design through an inclusive process.

11. ID stakeholders in
the health
innovation space
and
funding options.

12. Find open data & harness it for the
public good.

13. You can make a great impact here!