Center for Healthy Communities

Mission

The Center for Healthy Communities promotes health equity through community-engaged research, sustained extramural funding, and education that prepares future leaders to address social determinants of health.

Vision

To be a recognized leader in advancing health equity through rigorous research, meaningful community collaboration, and the cultivation of future scholars and professionals dedicated to addressing the root causes of health disparities.

Values

• We demonstrate respectful, evidence-based, and culturally competent professional practice.
• We celebrate the unique identities, perspectives, and lived experiences of our faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• We foster a culture of excellence, emphasizing lifelong learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• We thrive on the synergy inherent in an inter-professional environment and value the power of partnership.
• We champion our local community and broader professional fields through meaningful scholarship, service, and advocacy.