Community Health

Commitment to Community Health

The Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine has deep roots in Houston and an important mission – to transform health and healthcare in our community. Our medical students gain experience and skills by working with interdisciplinary teams and community partners for a holistic and community-based approach to health care. Through long-term partnerships, we collaborate with organizations and residents in neighboring communities to build and support programs that meet their health needs.

Community Initiatives and Programs

To reinforce our mission, the Fertitta College of Medicine uses multiple strategies to connect and engage with local communities.

Household-Centered Care
Interprofessional education for medical, nursing, and social work students that integrates home visits and resource navigation for community members.
Health Commons
Health Commons is the College of Medicine’s model for shared governance and decision-making with community partners.
Community Engagement
The College of Medicine is building long-term relationships and programs to address health priorities in Houston’s Third Ward and East End neighborhoods.

For more information, or if you are interested in partnering with us, please email us at comcommunityhealth@uh.edu

“We learn about all these health disparities, but going to Casa Juan Diego and actually seeing people who have untreated diabetes going blind while they are navigating a new country with a child and no access to childcare or health care was eye-opening.”
-- Angelica Calderon Rodriguez,
Class of 2024