Community Initiatives and Programs

To reinforce our mission, 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 integratees home visit 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.

Community Health News

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  Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, Third Ward Partners Supporting a Healthier Community

  The University of Houston contributes to a number of civic partnerships. Now, UH has a presence within the Third Ward Community Health Collaborative (TWCHC) among founding partner institutions—including the Third Ward Community Cloth Cooperative (serving as the initiative’s fiscal agent) — to address the health challenges faced by Houstonians within this historic neighborhood.

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  To Your Health! University of Housotn Embraces Unique Approach to Health Care

  "It's about more than treating symptoms; it's about connecting with people in their environments and supporting them to live healthier lives."