Office of Health Equity & Engagement
The Health Sciences Center Office of Health Equity and Engagement welcomes and embraces our community of students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff.
Welcome
The Health Sciences Center Office of Health Equity and Engagement at the University of Louisville welcomes and embraces our community of students, residents, fellows, faculty, and staff. We seek to encourage and foster all our constituent's growth and development to allow everyone to be successful on our campus. By augmenting a culture and climate that demonstrates its belief that all add value to intellectual development, academic enrichment, patient care, research, and community engagement, we believe our campus will be at the forefront of opportunity and innovation.
Vision
Our vision is to be a national model in promoting health equity and inclusive innovation through excellence in education, research, patient care, and service.
Mission
Our mission is to create an inclusive environment that supports students and employees through evidence-based resources, advocacy, and support in learning, discovery, connection, and collaboration.
What is Health Equity?
Health equity is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.