Joining forces with the community to eliminate disparities and improve health through research, education and service

The Center for Community Health was established by the University of Rochester Medical Center to develop and expand academic-community health partnerships to reduce health disparities and improve the overall health of our community. Over the decades the Medical Center has made many meaningful and effective interventions toward achieving this goal. Today, community health is the formally recognized as the fourth mission of the medical center, alongside research, education and service. Read more about the Center for Community Health, Rochester NY»

Upcoming Symposium - A Roadmap to Better Health: Translating Behavioral Science Into Practice

The symposium will introduce clinicians, researchers, and other health care professionals to new advances in the field of health behavior and human motivation. The symposium will also provide clinical investigators, as well as behavioral scientists, with opportunities to develop new research and program assessment avenues which may lead to new collaborations and translational applications. In addition, program participants may identify opportunities to use existing behavior change theories and interventions to answer specific research and program evaluation questions. For more information or to register for the symposium.

Healthy Living Center is now open

Live Healthier. Feel Better.
Helping you improve your health by making meaningful and lasting changes is what the new Healthy Living Center is all about. The Center opened its doors in January and is now accepting program participants. Read more about the Healthy Living Center.

Dr. David Satcher Presenting Grand Rounds

David Satcher, MD, PhD, 16th Surgeon General of the United States, is known as the Surgeon General who listens to the American people and who responds with effective programs. He is coming to Rochester to present the 1st Annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards and during his visit he will be presenting a special Grand Rounds at the University of Rochester Medical Center on March 22, 2010 at 5:30 pm. To RSVP for this special Grand Rounds, please call 224-3053.

Free Meeting Space Available

The Center for Community health is pleased to offer meeting space at no charge to our community partners. Click here to reserve a room or view reservation procedures.

Upcoming Events

If getting healthy is on your agenda, there's lots going on in our community. Visit our Community Events Calendar for information about upcoming workshops, screenings, health fairs and more!

News

Rochester River Run/Walk 5K set for April 11 »
March 19, 2010

Cuts to Eating Disorders Services Would Endanger New Yorkers, Raise Costs »
March 10, 2010

Love of Dance Leads UR Medical Student to Garth Fagan »
March 09, 2010

Special Olympics International Chair to Speak at Kirch Conference »
March 08, 2010

Community Relationships

Deep-rooted relationships in the community have led to new endeavors, many reaching previously underserved populations. Read more about community relationships »