Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College

Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the RWJF Center for Health Policy at Meharry aims to i

In February 2009, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) awarded Meharry Medical College (MMC) a multimillion dollar endowment to establish the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College. RWJF is the largest philanthropy devoted solely to improving the health and health care of all Americans in the nation. Meharry Medical College is the nation’s largest, private, historically black, academic health center. The mission of the RWJF Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College is to provide leadership in health policy education along with research and reform on a national, state and local level while continually supporting the historic mission of Meharry Medical College: to improve the health and health care of minority and underserved communities. RWJF Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College:

Create leadership at Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University via education and training who are committed to participating in health policy education, research, and reform specific to improving the health and healthcare of minority and underserved communities. Build research infrastructure that provide the necessary resources to enable rigorous social science and policy research to be conducted through primary data collection, secondary data analysis, and geographic mapping. Conduct research that examines, illuminates, and disseminates information on disparities in health that disproportionately impact minority and underserved communities and the related health policies that may mitigate or perpetuate these disparities. Develop policy expertise regarding healthcare planning, healthcare resource allocation, health maintenance, health promotion and health programs, interventions, and strategies specific to health disparities in order to influence reform where appropriate.

09/08/2026

‼️First Year Meharrians! Join us for Lead Well, Live Well next week! This yearlong program focuses on your wellness. Meet us in Cal Turner Auditorium. Register at the QR Code for lunch.

Scan the QR code to register for this exciting opportunity!
08/22/2026

Scan the QR code to register for this exciting opportunity!

🍧Stop by the Center for Health Policy to learn more about our programs and meet our new staff/students!
08/22/2026

🍧Stop by the Center for Health Policy to learn more about our programs and meet our new staff/students!

07/01/2026

🌎✨ Cleaner air starts with better data—and stronger partnerships.

We’re excited to support the launch of The City Clean Air Hub, an innovative platform empowering city leaders with the tools, data, and resources needed to improve air quality and build healthier communities.

We are proud to collaborate with partners who are advancing environmental health equity through data-driven solutions that help communities identify challenges, inform policy, and create lasting change.

Join us as we work together to transform data into action for cleaner air, healthier neighborhoods, and a more equitable future.

📅 Launch Webinar: Tuesday, July 21
🕐 1:00 PM ET

Register: https://edf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_98OhtZmpRzuY_oSVSfYrKA #/registration

Together with our partners:
💚Environmental Defense Fund
📊 Data-Smart City Solutions
🏛️ African American Mayors Association

PublicHealth AirQuality ClimateHealth DataForGood HealthyCommunities MeharryMedicalCollege EnvironmentalJustice CityLeadership CommunityImpact CleanAir HealthInnovation

03/04/2026

Are you interested in becoming a Health Policy Scholar? We are accepting application now until March 20th (extended deadline). Scan the QR code in the flyer to apply!

03/04/2026

Our Spring Lecture is happening in a couple of weeks! Please join us for lunch and lecture by Dr. Gaskin from Johns Hopkins! Scan QR code to register!

We are so very proud of Meharrian and Heath Policy Scholar Alumnus Dr. Lawrence Brown @ Johns Hopkins Surgery
02/17/2026

We are so very proud of Meharrian and Heath Policy Scholar Alumnus Dr. Lawrence Brown @ Johns Hopkins Surgery

For the first time, five African American surgical residents are leading the way at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital.

RSVP above for our upcoming Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Mechaber✨
10/03/2025

RSVP above for our upcoming Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Mechaber✨

Calling all high school and undergraduate students! Scan the QR code to register ✨
03/15/2025

Calling all high school and undergraduate students! Scan the QR code to register ✨

Apply Today! Link in Bio!
02/19/2025

Apply Today! Link in Bio!

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2020 Meharry Boulevard
Nashville, TN
37208

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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