Upcoming and Recent Events

The Center for Health Disparities strives to develop partnerships and collaborations with community-based organizations involved in improving health; assist community- and faith-based organizations in their health projects; and disseminate health information to disparities communities. The partnerships and relationships developed are founded on trust, which helps integrate research into community service.

NC Public Health Data Summit 2.0: Building Clarity, Connection, and Capacity to Strengthen the Public Health Data Ecosystem in North Carolina

NC Public Health Data Summit 2.0

May 21-23, 2024
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel

Raleigh, NC

Day 1: 12 noon – 5:00 pm
Topic: Public health data strategy, considerations, and updates

Day 2: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Optional Networking meet-up at 7:00 pm)
Topic: Creating and advancing plans for improvement in data processes, partnerships, and systems

Day 3: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Topic: Collaborative problem-solving around statewide priorities & building beginner and advanced technical skills

Agenda Draft

Summer Biomedical Research

The CHD continues to support the Summer Biomedical Research Program, a 9-week research intensive program for undergraduates that provides the foundational skills needed to succeed as a graduate or professional student. In 2023, the Center supported Mr. Aaron Stepp who worked with Dr. Lauren Sastre (Nutrition, CAHS) and presented his health disparities research project at the final Poster Session: “Examining Racial/Ethnic Differences in Behavioral/Clinical Outcomes among Rural, Uninsured Patients from the Fresh Start Program.”