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Item Take a Health Professional to the People Day(2004) Massie, Michelle KMcGriff's ordeal led Lipscomb to have his blood pressure checked. The screening revealed heart disease and eventually led to bypass surgery. For the past year, the Center for Minority Health has conducted training for many of the barbershop and salon operators and staff, such as Lipscomb and his barbers, so they can act as lay health mentors or guides. They also answer health-related questions and distribute literature, advise people where to turn for answers, and encourage customers to take preventive steps such as scheduling regular appointments and screenings with doctors. "Sometimes barbers act as doctors, psychologists, counselors, role models, students and teachers," said Kevin Andrews, owner of Bat's Barbershop in East Liberty. "We can learn a lot from our customers and hopefully they can learn something from us."Item HOUSE AND SENATE DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE PRINCIPLES FOR ADDRESSING RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES(0000) US House and, Senate DemocratsDemocrats are committed to the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in health care access, health care quality, health outcomes and the health care workforce because all Americans deserve equal treatment in health care. A proper investment in health care will improve both the health and economic well-being of our country. Legislation to address racial and ethnic health disparities should do the following: