Initiatives
The Drexel Urban Health Collaborative organizes its work into core initiatives that together support its mission to improve health in cities by generating useful knowledge, building capacity, and translating that knowledge into policy and community action.
Together, these three initiatives—Urban Health in Philadelphia, Global Projects and Partnerships, and Climate Change and Urban Health Research—form the foundation of the UHC’s efforts to understand and improve urban health, reduce disparities, and influence policies that promote healthier, more equitable cities.
The UHC applies expertise to our initiatives through:
- Research and Data: Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating high-quality data to understand urban health issues and drive action.
- Training: Building capacity among current and future public health leaders and engaging professionals from diverse backgrounds to work effectively on urban health challenges locally and globally.
- Community and Policy Engagement: Partnering with other stakeholders to share evidence, inform policies, and co-develop solutions.
The Urban Health Collaborative’s strong commitment to Philadelphia and the surrounding region stems from our deep engagement with the community and longstanding local partnerships.
The UHC connects partners across diverse locations and supports collaborative research of policies and initiatives that promote health.
Climate change research, programs, and education at the Drexel Urban Health Collaborative.