Making Rochester a Healthier Community
Imagine living in one of the healthiest communities in the world. This is the ambitious goal of The Center for Community Health. We are at the heart of a community-wide transformation to make Rochester a healthier place to live.
Our mission:To join 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 (URMC) to develop and expand academic-community health partnerships dedicated to improving the health of our community. It represents a new model of institutional commitment to community health that focuses on prevention.
In a pivotal “match making” role, the Center connects URMC faculty, students and staff with community partners. Our shared goals are to increase community services and community-based research to improve health one person, one program, and one policy at a time.
Today, community health is formally recognized as the fourth mission of the medical center, alongside research, education and service.
Center programs and services include:
- Cancer Services Program of Monroe County
- Emerging and Healthcare Associated Infections
- Health Research
- Healthi Kids
- Healthy Hero Outreach Project
- Healthy Living Center
- Healthy Living Library
- Healthy Living Program/Vida En Salud
- Rochester Walks!
Read more about the Center's programs and services above »
Healthy Living Center
Live Healthier. Feel Better. Helping people improve their health by making meaningful and lasting changes in their lives is the focus of our new Healthy Living Center. Through individual counseling and/or group support, we help individuals prevent and manage diabetes, enhance physical activity, improve diet and nutrition, eliminate exposure to tobacco, increase medication adherence, and reduce stress. Our physicians, nurses, dietitians, and counselors use proven strategies to help clients start and stay on track to improve their health. Our goal is to help individuals discover their own personal desire to make healthy changes in their lives. The Center is now accepting program participants. Call 530-2050.
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!
2nd Annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards
On March 21, 2011 the 2nd Annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards were presented at a special Public Grand Rounds. The awards were given to three faculty/staff in recognition of their significant contributions to improving the health of the community through research, teaching, practice and/or outreach programs. The awardees were Dr. Moira Szilagyi, Dr. Stephen Cook and Karen Knauf. This prestigious awards program highlights individual accomplishments, as well as the overall mission of the University of Rochester Medical Center to develop and expand university-community partnerships that result in reducing health disparities and improving the community’s health. View a video of the Public Grand Rounds and Award Ceremony.
A Roadmap to Better Health: Translating Behavioral Science Into Practice Symposium
The symposium was held on April 1, 2010 at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Please view the conference morning program and afternoon program and if you have any questions, contact the Center for Community Health at 585-224-3050.
Community Relationships
Deep-rooted relationships in the community have led to new endeavors, many reaching previously underserved populations. Read more about community relationships »
What's New?
Nominations are now being accepted for the Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards to be presented on March 19, 2012. Deadlne for nominations is January 20, 2012 at 5:00pm.
Click here for Nomination Form and award information
A FUN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
Become a HEALTHY HERO volunteer! This is a great way to meet new people, learn more about healthy eating and active play, and share your knowledge with others. For more information see our Flyer or contact Marcia Middleton at 224-3058 or
marcia_middleton@
URMC.rochester.edu.
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Community Health Mini-Grant Program
Funding for URMC Community partnerships
Online Resources
Central Line Training Module
Click here for CLABSI education module »
How Can We Help?
