Producing evidence-for-action and implementing strategies designed to eliminate health disparities and advance health equity among Connecticut's minority and medically underserved populations.
Community & Technical Assistance Core
Deepening community engagement and cultivating cross-sector collaborations
State of Health Equity among Boys and Men of Color Summit
Transforming Systems for Behavioral Health Equity among Boys and Men of Color
Research, Training, & Leadership Core
Enhancing heqlth equity research, training, and innovation
Data Analytics & Evaluation Core
Changing data-driven & public narratives about vulnerable populations
Resources & Publications
Raising consciousness and motivating actions
Policy & Strategic Communications Core
Suporting policy action and systems change
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As part of UConn Gives 2024, we are thrilled to highlight the impactful work of the UConn Health Disparities Institute (HDI) and their Health Equity Scholars Program. This program is not just about research; it’s about empowering young individuals to become leaders in health equity and community service. The Health Equity Scholars Program takes a […]
Join the UConn Health Disparities Institute and Health Equity Solutions for the 2024 Health Equity Week themed around ‘AFFORDING EQUITY’. Health Equity Week is a week-long annual campaign created to bring awareness and start conversations on advancing health equity throughout the state of Connecticut. Let’s break down the financial barriers to health equity! Join us […]
The UConn Health Disparities Institute (HDI) was contracted by the CT Commission on Racial Equity in Public Health to conduct a community-based participatory research (CBPR) and planning process. We are recruiting a team of community research advisors who will be trained in CBPR and work with HDI researchers to carry out a statewide racial equity […]