The MCW Institute for Health & Equity Improves Health for Vulnerable Populations

The mission of the Institute for Health & Equity is to improve health and advance equity through research, education, and shared expertise by working collaboratively with local, national and global communities.

The vision of the Institute for Health & Equity is to be an internationally recognized leader in the improvement of health and the advancement of equity.

The Institute for Health & Equity values collaboration and teamwork, creativity, diversity and inclusion, and respect and integrity.

• Integrate public and community health across research, education, clinical, and community initiatives.
• Foster collaboration among departments and disciplines, and strengthen relationships with community.
• Build capacity by creating and strengthening effective partnerships that are innovative and mutually beneficial.
• Share power and resources equitably among partners to maximize effective outcomes.
• Nurture programs in public health disciplines and encourage methodological research in biostatistics, bioethics, and global health.

In 2010, the MCW Department of Population Health was restructured to become the Institute for Health and Society in recognition of its prominent role in MCW’s expanded work in community health, as well as clinical and translational sciences. In 2017, the Institute underwent its second evolution to become the Institute for Health & Equity to align with its leadership in advancing community health initiatives to improve the lives of vulnerable populations throughout Wisconsin.

Froedtert Health

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin

Center for International Blood & Marrow Transplant Research

Clinical & Translational Science Institute