Approach

We work to reduce morbidity and mortality from disease through improved access to care and increased health knowledge among the most vulnerable populations in our urban areas by:

  • Preventing illness and disease through health education in traditional and non-traditional settings;
  • Assuring availability of culturally competent care through training in urban medicine and allied health disciplines;
  • Breaking down institutional and cultural barriers in health education and health care through conferences and seminars;
  • Building bridges between the public, private and non-profit sectors through collaborations.

Institute Mission

We design, incubate and replicate community-based behavioral interventions in trusted venues that empower individuals to address health conditions that unequally affect multi-ethnic communities.

Our vision is an equitable healthcare delivery system that reduces health disparities, improves outcomes for underserved groups and better prepares a more inclusive workforce.

We share our founder's values of justice, service, inclusiveness and excellence and recognize access to quality healthcare as a basic right for all.