PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Welcome to the UD Partnership for Healthy Communities

The UD Partnership for Healthy Communities envisions healthy, thriving communities for everyone in Delaware and beyond, focusing on communities that experience health inequities.

We work to advance this vision through effective community partnerships and by strengthening the University’s capacity for community-engaged scholarship.

What is a healthy community?

A healthy community goes beyond quality medical care and is reflected in the social and environmental factors that promote well-being. It is a place where all are free from discrimination and oppression, and there is equitable access to the resources needed for optimal health.

What are the social and environmental factors that promote well-being?

Civic Engagement
Arts and Culture
Public Education
Healthcare Services
Recreation & Opportunities to Socialize

Healthy & Safe Physical Environments
Employment
Public Transportation
Housing
Community Services

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE

The Partnership for Healthy Communities (PHC) is one of several partnerships of the Community Engagement Initiative (CEI).

The Community Engagement Initiative (CEI) was launched in 2015, when the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching designated UD as a community engaged university. CEI is charged with prime responsibility for carrying out the University of Delaware Civic Action Plan, the University’s strategic vision for community engagement.

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NEWS & EVENTS

We’re now a Healthy People 2030 Champion!

We’re excited to work with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and join the Healthy People 2030 Champion Program.

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Official Healthy
People 2030 Champions web badge

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