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A more just society creates healthier communities.

Working together, we are a movement to improve the health of communities.

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Who We Are and What We Do

The Center for Health Justice is a space to work together to ensure all communities have a genuine opportunity to thrive.

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Community Voices for Action

Apply by May 6 to collaborate with the center to share your community's environmental justice story.

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Thought Leadership
Who's in CHARGE?: Jennifer Rutledge Pettie, JD, MPH

It's Black Maternal Health Week! Meet Jennifer Rutledge Pettie, JD, MPH, maternal health equity documentarian, legal epidemiologist, and AAMC CHARGE Ambassador.

April 12, 2024
Jennifer Rutledge Pettie JD, MPH

Principles of Trustworthiness Toolkit Project

Four diverse communities across the U.S. will use and evaluate the Principles of Trustworthiness Toolkit. Meet the teams!

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Center for Health Justice Newsletter

Subscribe to our monthly email newsletter for the latest news, insights, and resources from the Center for Health Justice.

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Testimony & Correspondence

The Center for Health Justice pools the expertise of the health equity community and its partners to provide important considerations to federal agencies working towards and funding initiatives to address the social, political, and economic determinants of health.

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