Mission

The UNC Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) brings together collaborative, multidisciplinary teams of stakeholders to improve health in North Carolina communities with a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration and health equity.

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News

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  “Not Only Survive but Also Thrive”: Catching Up with CHER Alum Dr. Robinson

  by Abby Arcuri Many people’s journeys bring them to topics they become interested in studying. Millicent N. Robinson, a former graduate student who worked with CHER, shared her journey, and how it led her to become passionate in her work. What was your path to CHER? As a dual degree MSW/MPH student here at UNC, … Read more

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  Communicating with Communities, Poetry: Meet Courtney Mcmillian

  by Abby Arcuri Everyone on CHER’s team brings unique talents. One new employee, Courtney McMillian, works in health communication and has another unique communication skill: poetry! McMillian is working on learning about healthcare barriers in communities. In her free time, she writes poetry. Read our staff spotlight to learn more about McMillian. Tell us about … Read more

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  “Uplifting Ignored Voices”: Catching Up with CHER Alum Gabby Harris

  by Abby Arcuri The accomplishments of CHER employees, before and after they work with us, can help others in similar roles. A previous post-doc, Gabby Harris, shared her accomplishments since leaving CHER, and revisited what came before. What was your path to CHER? Findings from my dissertation suggested several social determinants of health contributed to … Read more