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Welcome to the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute

The Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute (UHI) is a collaboration and a vital connection with East Baltimore. The UHI is the starting point for forging true university and community partnerships in health care, education and community planning, with all partners working to change the trajectory for the children, youth and families of East Baltimore.

The UHI draws on the expertise of neighborhood residents, educators, philanthropic organizations, elected representatives and community leaders, in addition to the wealth of intellectual resources that Hopkins can offer.

UHI Events and Announcements

Social Determinants of Health Community Planning Meetings

If you would like to help frame the discussion for the 2019 Social Determinants of Health Symposium, you are welcome to attend one of our community planning meetings on November 15 or December 19. RSVP Now

Partner with a Community-Based Organization!

Looking for a community-based organization to partner with for research or program development? If so, check out our directory of organizations that are interested in partnering with a faculty or student from Johns Hopkins!

UHI Small Grants Program – Deadline November 16

The Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute (UHI) Small Grants Program stimulates and advances community-university collaborations around research and program development. The deadline to apply is Friday, November 16 at 5:00 pm. Apply now!

The Ghosts of Johns Hopkins: A Conversation with Antero Pietila – November 20

Veteran journalist and renowned author, Antero Pietila, will sit down to discuss his new book, “The Ghosts of Johns Hopkins: The Life and Legacy that Shaped an American City”. Please join us!

Nuts and Bolts of Monitoring and Evaluation – December 19
Community-based organizations interested in developing effective program evaluation skills should register for this engaging workshop. Register now while space is available!

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COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE

The UHI is part of a collaborative effort to improve the health and well-being of residents of all ages who live in East Baltimore through sustainable health collaborations, initially focused on a community health assessment and specific health interventions.

Learn more and get involved!

COMMUNITY SERVICES LOCATOR

Interactive online directory of health, social service, and criminal justice programs.

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SHARE WITH THE UHI NETWORK

Do you have a community event or announcement that you would like to share with the UHI network? Submit it here to add to the weekly listserv message.