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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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 […]
The Health Disparities Institute is taking part in #UConnGives Affiliates, alliances, friends, you know that the UConn HDI is a recognized force multiplier for the advancement of health equity among boys and men of color (BMOC). BMOC are essential to sustaining innovation and economic vitality in Connecticut and around our nation. Yet, we often lose […]