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About Community Health at the Medical College of Wisconsin

The Division of Community Health is a multifaceted division within the Institute for Health & Humanity at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Created in 2018, there are currently three faculty members, twenty-six adjunct faculty members and three staff members with primary appointments in the Division. Members of the Division engage in research and education activities and collaborates with various departments within the Medical College of Wisconsin, institutions across the nation and the world. Faculty members are active in grant submission with successful funding histories and publications. Faculty members also teach and advise in the Masters in Public Health program, the Masters in Clinical and Translational Science program, and the Medical Student Pathways program.

Institute for Health & Humanity Mission

Community Health is a division within the Institute for Health & Humanity (IHH). The mission of IHH is advancing research and education that drive lasting positive change for health and humanity. Through scholarship, teaching, consultation, community engagement, and partnerships, we generate knowledge and sustainable solutions that promote improved health and well-being across the life course. Grounded in the study of human health, society, systems, environments and culture, our work bridges research and education with real-world applications to create a healthier future for all.

Guiding Principles - IHH
  • Integrate public and community health across research, education, clinical, and community initiatives.
  • Foster collaboration among departments and disciplines, and strengthen relationships with community.
  • Build capacity by creating and strengthening effective partnerships that are innovative and mutually beneficial.
  • Share power and resources equitably among partners to maximize effective outcomes.
  • Nurture programs in public health disciplines and encourage methodological research, bioethics, and global health.

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