Satcher Health Leadership Institute | Health Equity Leadership & Research

Word from our founder

"We need leaders who first care enough.
We need leaders who learn enough.
We need leaders who do enough.
We need leaders who will persevere until the job is done."

David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D.

Founder

Bridging Gaps in Mental Health

The Kennedy Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity works to ensure everyone has equitable access to mental health care and the opportunities to achieve optimal health outcomes, with a focus on addressing the experiences of marginalized communities within healthcare systems.

Founded by Dr. Satcher and Rep. Kennedy for mental health equity.
Addressing mental health across justice, education, housing, and welfare systems.
Reimagining equitable crisis response through innovative behavioral health initiatives.

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In the Spotlight

Oct 24, 2025

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MSM Community Engagement Day 2025

Visit msm.edu/Community/community-engagement-day.php for information about Morehouse School of Medicine's Community Engagement Day.

Developing Executive Leaders in Public Health Program

The DELPH program enhances leadership visibility, networking opportunities, and career advancement for mid- to senior-level public health professionals from underrepresented groups.

Ending the HIV Epidemic

In this together to end this together. Through educational opportunities, collaborative partnerships, resources, advocacy, and active community engagement, SHLI wants to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to THRIVE.

Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship

The AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship empowers physicians as advocacy leaders through anti-racist, equity-centered training, equipping them to drive structural policy changes that advance health equity and justice for marginalized communities.

The Health Equity Tracker

By providing policymakers, community leaders, and researchers the data they need to make informed decisions, the Health Equity Tracker supports efforts to achieve health equity and justice for all.

LEADERSHIP. POLICY. EQUITY.

Explore the latest breakthroughs in public health

Dec 1, 2024

Dr. Lawrence Bryant

The Impact of HIV on Elder Black Same Gender Loving Men (SGLM)

This comprehensive article explores how Black same-gender-loving men (SGLM) living with HIV face multiple intersecting oppressions and health disparities, while offering strategies like cultural humility, destigmatizing language, and research insights to support this population.

Oct 17, 2024

Paul Sprowl

Pioneering the Future: Breakthroughs in HIV Treatment

Recent advancements in HIV treatment, including long-acting antiretroviral therapies and promising gene editing technologies like CRISPR, are transforming care for the 38 million people worldwide living with HIV and offering new hope for a future cure.

Jul 31, 2024

SHLI Team

Oh What A Night! Mother-Daughter "Walk in Her Shoes" Event Recap

The first-ever "Walk in Her Shoes" event at Morehouse School of Medicine brought together mothers, daughters, and advocates to empower Black women living with HIV through panel discussions, performances, and community connection.

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