CUNY Institute for Health Equity (CIHE)

CUNY Institute for Health Equity (CIHE) CIHE's vision is to document and address structural inequities and advocate for the promotion of the health and well-being of all communities. C.I.H.E.

A long-standing connection has been established between social determinants of health and subsequent rates of illness and death. New York City is no exception to these findings despite its wealth and standing as the most famed city in the world; its overall health status and access to services remain disparate for many New Yorkers. The City University of New York (CUNY) has a unique opportunity to

address these health inequities among the residents of New York City and to work toward the achievement of health equity. With campuses in all five boroughs, CUNY has established itself as an integral component in the lives of individuals living in New York City. As such, with its wealth of academic resources, public health expertise, strong community relations and exceptional student body, CUNY is prepared to address the underpinnings of health inequities among New York City's urban poor and racial/ethnic populations. The CUNY Institute for Health Equity (C.I.H.E.) was established to narrow the current gaps in the health status of New York City's underserved ethnic/racial populations. will work to identify and respond to the social determinants of health that contribute to the high rates of morbidity and mortality among these populations, and provide technical support to its community partners so that they may better serve their respective communities and educate public health students in the importance of addressing health equity. The knowledge obtained through C.H.I.E.'s work will be analyzed, translated and disseminated to the public so that these issues may be more effectively addressed.

Spring Updates from CIHE http://p0.vresp.com/cmXv8Q
08/13/2015

Spring Updates from CIHE http://p0.vresp.com/cmXv8Q

CIHE has been working with the newly formed Bronx Pride Coalition – made up of pracitioners, organizations, advocates and community members. CIHE Executive Research Associate Justin Brown has continued to work with the provision of community capacity building services through a strategic planning pr…

Introducing the Maya Wiley Fellowship Program http://p0.vresp.com/uguM2E
08/13/2015

Introducing the Maya Wiley Fellowship Program http://p0.vresp.com/uguM2E

Maya Wiley is the founder and former President of the Center for Social Inclusion.  Her vision and commitment to communities of color and to shifting policies to address structural racial inequities paved the way for the ongoing work and vision of CSI.  

BAAFT:Remove Alcohol Advertising on Public Transit http://p0.vresp.com/SwVSpG
08/05/2015

BAAFT:Remove Alcohol Advertising on Public Transit http://p0.vresp.com/SwVSpG

Alcohol ads targeting youth have been found to attract them by presenting images and experiences that are seductive and encourage alcohol use. In many ways, efforts to market disease promoting products to venerable populations is unfair an irresponsible. Therefore, The Institute for Health Equity is…

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