History

The Institute for Community Health and Wellbeing (the Institute) was launched in 2009. The Institute is a collaborative of campus and community affiliations focused on strengthening individuals and communities through creative partnerships and education. We match campus expertise and resources in response to regional needs. Since 2009 we have implemented various initiatives within the community. Some of these programs have gone on to become independent programs--such as the Bridge to the Future Program. Currently we have partnerships that focus on various areas, such as emergency preparedness for vulnerable populations, community health worker assessments, improving access to care for children with developmental concerns, and mindfulness-based stress reduction.