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Center for Reducing Health Disparities

Mission

The mission of the UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities is to improve public health and the quality of health and wellness of racial/ethnic minorities, underserved, and rural populations by reducing and ultimately eliminating health disparities.




Vision

The UNMC Center for Reducing Health Disparities will become a leader in providing research, community engagement opportunities, and education on health disparities within the region and nationally.




Critical Success Factors

  • Infrastructure: Build capacity and infrastructure to address health disparities
  • Research: Develop and increase health disparities research, programs, and activities
  • Community Engagement: Leverage community support through engaging partners
  • Education: Increase knowledge about health disparities including causes, preventative techniques, and interventions