News & Events

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute received $500,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to implement the "Political Determinants of Health Virtual Learning Laboratories" program, which will train elected officials and community leaders to examine political factors influencing health outcomes and develop equity-focused projects.

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute, with support from the Environmental Defense Fund, convened a virtual meeting to solicit policy recommendations from southern state representatives to mitigate disproportionate effects of the climate crisis on vulnerable populations exacerbated by COVID-19.

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute successfully convened its first Health Equity Task Force meeting, bringing together members from various committees to identify priority areas and create innovative strategies for eliminating health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The highly anticipated audiobook version of "The Political Determinants of Health" by Daniel E. Dawes is now available, examining how political decisions create social drivers that affect health outcomes and equity.

The 11th annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards recognized University of Rochester Medical Center faculty and staff for their significant contributions to reducing health inequities in partnership with community organizations.

Dr. David Satcher's memoir "My Quest for Health Equity: Notes on Learning While Leading" shares his fifty-year career journey toward moving the needle forward in achieving equity for all and offers inspiring lessons on health leadership.

Gilead Sciences and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute announced a partnership to develop a real-time, public-facing health equity data platform to address the impact of COVID-19 and other diseases on communities of color.

SHLI commemorates the life of Congressman John Robert Lewis, honoring his lifelong activism in the Civil Rights Movement and his unwavering stance to fight for justice, noting their commitment to continuing his legacy through health equity work.

House Ways and Means Chairman Richard E. Neal released a comprehensive staff report titled "Left Out: Barriers to Health Equity for Rural and Underserved Communities" analyzing barriers to healthcare in underserved areas and how challenges are byproducts of systemic racism and economic inequality.

Personal account of attending APHA 2025 conference, presenting Health Equity Tracker data showing Black women aged 45-54 have high HIV rates yet receive only 14% of PrEP prescriptions.

Announces a summit for healthcare professionals addressing the intersection of HIV and substance use disorders, focusing on evidence-based integration strategies.

Promotes a free community wellness fair in Columbus offering health checkups, dental screenings, sexual health education, and mental health resources.

Announces new maternal mortality data showing Black mothers face significantly higher death rates, with some states exceeding 120 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Draws lessons from the HIV/AIDS crisis on adaptability, networking, financial preparedness, and mental health care for navigating current healthcare uncertainties.

Examines why Black communities face disproportionate HIV burden, revealing that only 4.3% of PrEP initiators are Black despite higher risk, due to systemic barriers and implicit biases.

Announces partnership with ElevenLabs to use AI audio technology for creating accessible voice-powered content and data visualization guides.

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.

On World Mental Health Day, Morehouse School of Medicine announced the expansion of the Health Equity Tracker to include trend analyses for mental and behavioral health metrics, allowing users to track disparities across race, sex, and age in these critical areas.