We are academic and community partners working together to improve the health and well-being of our
As a part of The College of Health and Human Services at The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the Center for Healthy Communities is an integrating structure designed to contribute positively and measurably to the community through university and community collaboration. Founded in 2013, we are faculty, students, community leaders, citizens, and agencies joining together to capitalize on ou
04/02/2022
The Center is excited to be at UNCW Seahawk Preview Day with the Center for Workforce Develop to share the Health Equity Fellowship with incoming first-year students. Learn more about the fellowship at https://uncw.edu/chhs/community/hef/
10/27/2021
New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington are joining several local organizations and partners to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’état. Check out more information the link below:
1898 Commemoration - Office of Diversity & Equity New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington are joining several local organizations and partners to commemorate the 123rd anniversary of the 1898 Wilmington Massacre and Coup d’état. Join us November 1 – 10 for a series ... Read More »
10/13/2021
08/09/2021
Join Hands to Help Prevent Violence Art + Essay Contest
05/22/2021
Join NACHW for the launch of our national CHW leadership and capacity building project funded by Johnson & Johnson. In this webinar participants will meet CHW leaders from across the country who are working to explore and advance CHW professional identity and leadership to transform community health and achieve health equity.
Presenters:
-Abdul Hafeedh Muhammad bin Abdullah, CHW and Co-founder of Quality Life Blueprint
-Mikayla Trujillo, Certified Peer Support Worker/CHW, UNM Project Echo Peer Education Program
-Danina Battle, CHW Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcOGupjMpG9NWFsBaDnph1UvxRB12FgMa
05/13/2021
Public Health in North Carolina This edition of the North Carolina Medical Journal examines North Carolina’s public health achievements over the last 50 years and the work ahead. COVID-19 presented an unprecedented public health challenge and spotlighted the inequities in our society and health care system. Increased funding,
04/27/2021
Excellent work, Alex! We are honored to have you as a Healthy NC Fellow this semester. Keep flying high!
Alex Payton
04/14/2021
We are so proud of Jazmin and lucky to have in her our first healthy NC fellows cohort!
Today’s Centro’s Wall of Fame Recognition goes to...
Jazmin Huerta, Class of 2021
Major: Biology
Minor: Spanish
Heritage: Mexico Michoacán
Hometown: Mount Airy NC
What are your hobbies?
Dancing, skating, painting, working out.
Organizations Involved:
Ritmo Latino, MI CASA, Alpha Psi Lambda Fraternity, Healthy NC Fellowship
Where do you work?
UNCW Passport Office
Top 3 accomplishments?
1. Helping move Ritmo Latino to the next level through our new events and performances.
2. Help my MI CASA Mentee get into her dream school.
3. Make in A in both Organic Chemistry Classes
What is a quote that has kept you going through your college experience?
“Just gotta get through this week.”
What’s after college?
I plan on going into a dental hygiene program
Dream job?
Being a professional in the dental field.
If you could give any advice to the future generation rising at UNCW, what would it be?
Be organized and don't be too hard on yourself.
04/09/2021
Save the date and join Brunswick Wellness Coalition Monday evening for Health Hacks!
04/08/2021
MedNorth Health Center has appointments available for vaccines tomorrow. Vaccines will be administered at Warner Temple Ame Zion Church
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments: Friday, April 9, 2021 (Español abajo) MedNorth Health Center is scheduling Moderna COVID-19 vaccine appointments for any adult 18 and older who wants a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccination. Appointments will take place at: Warner Temple AME Zion Church 620 Nixon Street Wilmington, NC 28401 This is a two shot vacci...
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