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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

Latinx Health Conference – March 19

Co-sponsored by the Centro SOL, the Urban Health Institute, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Maryland Chapter, the Latinx Health Conference is a daylong event that focuses on community solutions to address mental health issues, acculturation, protective factors, disparities in treatment and prevention of mental health issues among Latinx, mental health as a public health problem will be among the relevant and timely topics discussed. Learn more.

Save the Date! Social Determinants of Health Symposium – May 13

On an annual basis the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute, in collaboration with the office of the Provost, convene a symposium focused on a topic related to the social determinants of health. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for updates about this event. Registration will be live soon, visit the web page to learn more.

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!

Are you receiving our weekly newsletters with announcements for upcoming programs as well as other UHI and community news? If not, sign up for the mailing list.

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.

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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.