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SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
CCHEq partnership results in thousands of health equity screenings
A collaboration between The Cornell Center for Health Equity and a local healthcare system has resulted in thousands of screenings for social determinants of health, the factors outside of traditional medical care that influence health outcomes.
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HEALTHCARE ACCESS
Former CCHEq co-director at forefront of healthcare access discussions
Throughout her academic career, the intersection of poverty, racial inequality and public policy – and its impact on individuals – has moved Jamila Michener. Her 2018 book exploring how Medicaid reinforces disparities won an award.
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Health Insurance
Jamila Michener Testifies to House on Role of Universal Health Insurance
Cornell professor Jamila Michener testified March 29 before a congressional committee that universal health insurance coverage would not only address health inequities among people of color, but strengthen the U.S. democracy. “Access to high quality, affordable health care offered to all, in ways that convey dignity and respect, has great potential to amplify the voices…
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Our Purpose
The Cornell Center for Health Equity is a cross-campus initiative leveraging the insights, research, and leadership of Cornell University’s New York City and Ithaca campuses. We are focused on addressing the root causes of health inequities that are embedded in systems of health care, housing, transportation, employment, education, neighborhoods, law, and policy. Our strength is our emphasis on community engagement and advocacy, research, and education. Our network includes over 200 collaborators dedicated to advancing health equity.
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Become a Member
Join our network of member-collaborators from communities and institutions across sectors who are committed to advancing health equity.
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Applications Due
Applications are due April 19 for two different funding opportunities: One-year research grants up to $50,000 and for 6- to 12-month Community Partnership Building Grants up to $5,000.
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Open Courses
Our Racial Allyship Training course is an online training that builds actionable skills to combat structural racism. This 4-part course goes beyond awareness to help participants build and practice real-world skills and develop an action plan.
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Find a Collaborator
Search our database of over 200 collaborators doing hands-on research, training, and field work to combat health inequity across many disciplines.
What We Do
The Cornell Center for Health Equity responds directly to the growing need to better understand the root causes and manifestations of persistent health inequity. Our work focuses on three core areas:
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Digital Health Education
Online health literacy tool achieves nearly 1M organic visitors
An online health information tool designed for people with low health literacy that is affiliated with the Cornell Center for Health Equity and Weill Cornell Medicine has seen more than 800,000 site visits across more than 200 countries.
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RACIAL HEALTH DISPARITIES
Cornell research focuses attention on racial disparities in lung cancer screening
Ongoing work from researchers affiliated with the Cornell Center for Health Equity could help expand lung cancer screening eligibility for Black individuals, a particularly vulnerable population.
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We understand the full spectrum
Our Center uniquely engages researchers, thought leaders, and community partners across our Ithaca and New York City campuses, building expertise on how social, economic, and political systems impact health equity.
The Cornell Center for Health Equity has continued to grow its presence at Cornell University in Ithaca and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City to pursue its vision of achieving health equity through collaborative cross-campus research, education, service, and advocacy.”
Jeff NiederDeppe
Co-Director
News
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Join us at the 2024 Cornell Center for Health Equity Symposium, themed “Advancing Health Justice: Policy, Practice and Engagement” to showcase your scholarly work…
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Join us at the 3rd Annual Cornell Center for Health Equity Symposium to showcase your scholarly workin health equity. The deadline for abstracts is…
What’s next on our events calendar
There are no upcoming events at this time.
