Center overview
Mission
Our mission is to authentically partner with communities for innovative health equity research, practice and education.
Vision
Our vision is to be a transformative leader ensuring care systems advance health for all.
Values
Strategic values
Our strategic values are the core principles that guide CHER’s decision-making and actions.
- Social impact
We amplify community voices in our work to create lasting change rooted in social justice. - Authentic collaboration
We promote shared knowledge, visioning and decision-making achieved through respectful, intentional communication and contributions from all team members (internal and external). - Trustworthiness
We foster honesty, transparency and openness in interactions with others to build a supportive and trusting environment. - Compassion & Respect
We lead with kindness and cultural humility, listening to others with the intent to understand and value others’ experiences.
Operational values
Our operational values are core principles that guide CHER’s organizational culture and identity, team interactions and sense of purpose in day-to-day functions and activities.
- Meaningful work
We find purpose in our work by prioritizing excellence in scientific research through innovation, education, equity and - Health and Balance
We maintain practices to manage workplace stress and foster joy and grace in our work to support the emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of our team. - Creativity
We welcome ideas and perspectives that embrace bold approaches to tackle complex health challenges and inequities. - Intellectual growth
We seek to challenge ourselves and grow from personal and professional development opportunities.
Funding
CHER is supported by funding from the UNC School of Medicine and the Department of Social Medicine.
Contact Us (Grants)
If interested in submitting a grant through CHER, please contact us at cher@unc.edu.