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Health Investment Zone

A specific geographic area chosen by the government because it has significant health problems and economic hardship, where special programs and incentives will be applied to improve health.

Health disparities

Preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.

Federal poverty line

An official income level set by the government that determines who is considered poor or eligible for certain government assistance programs.

WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program)

A federal program that provides food, healthcare referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Health professional shortage area

An area, population group, or facility designated by the federal government as having too few healthcare professionals to meet residents' needs.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

A federal tax credit available to employers who hire individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment.