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.

HIGHLIGHTS AND NEWS

Inaugural President's Recognition Award

Acknowledging faculty at Johns Hopkins doing exceptional research related to urban issues in Baltimore

Viewfinders Exhibit Opening Reception

Join President Daniels and Ron Peterson in unveiling the new exhibit of the Baltimore United Viewfinder's photos in Johns Hopkins Hospital!  The Viewfinders are young leaders who use photography to tell the collective story of their East Baltimore community, from their own perspective.

Check out our latest newsletter

- Community Health Initiative to hire first employees in 2012
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UHI Small Grants recipient looks for best ways to implement Baltimore’s Safe Streets program
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UHI Associate Director receives award from Maryland faith leaders

Place, Not Race, May Be a Larger Determinant of Health Disparities

Where you live could play a larger role in health disparities than originally thought, according to a new study conducted in Baltimore by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Disparities Solutions.


CONGRATULATIONS TO
NEWBORN HOLISTIC MINISTRIES

Winner of the Henrietta Lacks Memorial Award

Learn more about the winner and the Award.

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