Centers and Divisions

The Institute is home to noted academic leaders in their fields for further enhancing multi-disciplinary collaborations in public health research, teaching, and public policy.

CENTERS AND DIVISIONS

Guided by the values and principles of diversity, integrity, trustworthiness, consensus building, prevention as a priority, and equal access to quality health care for all persons, SHLI has established multi-disciplinary research, innovative community-based programs, and strategies for informing health policy solutions.

Medical Cannabis Health Equity Initiative

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, in partnership with the Kessler Foundation, leads a comprehensive initiative focused on advancing medical cannabis research, policy, and access for populations 65 and older and vulnerable communities. This groundbreaking collaboration brings together researchers, policymakers, and advocates to develop evidence-based solutions that address health equity challenges in cannabis healthcare delivery.

Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity

The Kennedy-Satcher Center for Mental Health Equity is a collaborative effort toward equal treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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From physicians to policymakers, our graduates lead across sectors—creating inclusive, evidence-based solutions that improve health outcomes in underserved communities. Become a changemaker today.