Section 1125.353  Office of Racial and Cultural Health Equity (ORCHE)

a)         The purpose of the Office of Racial and Cultural Health Equity (ORCHE) is to address disparities in health outcomes and improve the health of socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.  ORCHE produces data and program measures that address disparities and establish equity-centered health care policies designed to improve physical and mental health.

b)         ORCHE is composed of the Center for Minority Health Services and the Division of Focused Populations.

c)         Information related to the ORCHE is available at https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/rural-underserved-populations.html and https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/minority-health.html.

(Source:  Added at 49 Ill. Reg. 4626, effective March 25, 2025)