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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

A Series on Understanding Racism and White Privilege with Howard Ross
October 14

In partnership with Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, the morning Baltimore Dialogue is open to the entire community. RSVP here

The Noon Seminar, "Fear and Race: Crossing the Cultural Divide" is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. The seminar will be followed by a Q&A session. RSVP here

Applications Open for Bunting Neighborhood Leadership Program

The Bunting Neighborhood Leadership Program will cultivate and train neighborhood-level and community-based leaders to build with them the knowledge, skills, and mentorship to improve neighborhood health outcomes in East Baltimore. Applications are due October 31, 2016. Learn more.

Apply for the UHI Small Grants Program
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 30.

The Urban Health Institute is now accepting applications for projects developed in collaboration between community partners and Johns Hopkins faculty and students which advance the health and well-being of the residents of Baltimore. Those who participated in this year’s community-driven research day will receive competitive priority. See our list of organizations and students/faculty who are seeking partners. Learn more.

Planning Meeting for the Social Determinants of Health 2017 Symposium—Oct. 18

Each year, we begin our planning by engaging the community in a discussion about possible themes, topics and speakers. Anyone who would like to help frame the discussion for the 2017 Symposium is invited to attend planning meetings. Please bring a friend or colleague along with you; we want this event to reflect as many perspectives and voices as possible. RSVP here

2016 Henrietta Lacks Memorial Award—October 1

The winner of UHI's 2016 Henrietta Lacks Memorial Award will announced at the 2016 Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture on Saturday, Oct. 1. Learn about the award.

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.

CONNECT WITH US ONLINE

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.