Partnerships
Our Program often works with coalitions and organizations to educate, advocate for and empower communities to improve the health status of multicultural populations. Our partnerships often lead to collaborative research projects and other health interventions.
We have been involved in several initiatives that have led to the establishment of organizations and events such as:
- Minority Health Conference, an event co-sponsored by the Multicultural Health Institute
- New Hope Outreach Clinic, a local health clinic serving older African American adults and their families
- Health Connexion, which focuses on the health issues of specific multicultural populations.
Listed below are some of coalitions and organizations we currently collaborate with:
Community Coalition Partners and Organizations
The Program was a lead member in this initiative that organized the Parkridge Health Fair in 2003. The Health Fair provided education and information on topics such as: cardiovascular health, asthma, HIV/AIDS, tobacco use prevention and cessation, nutrition, increasing physical activity, dental health and more. Several health professionals provided blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, hearing and dental screenings.
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Program collaborates with the Center to support local African American churches that have endorsed the Body & Soul: A Celebration of Healthy Eating & Living wellness program. Body & Soul is developed for African American churches and empowers church members to eat 5 to 9 servings of fruit and vegetables every day for better health.
UMHS Community Health Initiative Services Task Force
Community Health Services was created to align community initiatives across the University of Michigan Health System and to be an active participant in improving the health and quality of life of the communities the Health System serves.
Washtenaw County Coalition for Infant Mortality Reduction
The purpose of the coalition is to reduce infant mortality rates in Washtenaw County and in particular reduce racial disparities in infant mortality and in low birth weight/premature delivery.
Washtenaw County Public Health – Health Improvement Plan
HIP is a community health assessment and planning effort aimed at improving the health of county residents.
The Ypsilanti Health Coalition wants to create an environment to achieve optimal health for our community. The Coalition is currently working on environmental and policy initiatives to increase physical activity and healthy eating among Ypsilanti city residents.
Ypsilanti Healthy Food Access Initiative
This initiative aims to improve access to healthy foods for residents in the city of Ypsilanti. The goal is to develop at least two strategies to meet the need for more access to healthy food in the city of Ypsilanti, and to develop and implement the strategies.
Statewide and Regional Partners
African American Health Institute
The Innovative Approaches to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Conference highlighted innovative approaches to eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities. Members of various sectors of the community, including health care, government, businesses and churches, shared national best practice models and research.
Michigan Department of Community Health
MDCH is responsible for health policy and management of the state's publicly funded health service systems. About two million Michigan residents will receive services this year that are provided with total or partial support from MDCH.
