Health starts in our homes and families, in our schools and workplaces, in our neighborhoods and parks.  To improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities, public health must incorporate a focus on social and economic factors that so strongly affects health. 

The Wisconsin Center for Health Equity works at the intersection of social justice and public health.  We recognize that Wisconsin is a state rich with strong organizations rooted deep in community development working toward health equity.  Through our unique expertise, experience and approach, we work statewide as a catalyst and support system strengthening community and governmental efforts to attain health equity.

Our goal is to strengthen health equity work around Wisconsin by supporting organizations with:

• Education and training
• Policy and advocacy
• Organizational and community capacity building to address health inequities

We customize our services based on organizational and community needs, assets and desires.

We are interested in partnering with diverse institutions and associations statewide, including local health departments, community and neighborhood organizations and policy and advocacy organizations.

Camara Phyllis Jones visits Wisconsin on Tuesday, May 8th at 1:30pm to talk about health equity. 

Watch her talk at: dhsmedia.wi.gov/main/Viewer/?peid=13ed323ffa724bbb84016057763b2695&auto. 

We will be hosting the webcast at the UWM Zilber School of Public Health - Alumni House dining room, 3230 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee.

Check out recent articles in the Psychology Today:
Equal Opportunity HealthThe stress of racism can create discrepancies in mental health. http://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201112/equal-opportunity-health
Colorblind Ideology is a Form of Racism
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/colorblind/201112/colorblind-ideology-is-form-racism