Center for Healthy Communities

Mission

The Center for Healthy Communities endeavors to positively impact our community’s health status through workforce development grant activities, professional development, and community education, and interprofessional practice and education activities.

Vision

To be a recognized leader in community health improvement, fostering collaboration, innovation, and education to enhance the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals in the Salisbury region and beyond.

Purpose

• Collaboration: Partner to develop grant funded programs that drive community transformation
• Education: Deliver high-quality professional development and community trainings that enhance skills and empower growth
• Opportunity: Offer Meaningful Internships, Field Placements, and Student Practicums to Foster Professional Growth
• Excellence: Create Interprofessional Education and Practice Activities to Foster Team-Based Learning and Care
• Integrity: Advocate for the Advancement of Health Equity in Our Community to Ensure Access, Fairness, and Opportunity for All
• Equity: Strengthen Local Health and Human Service Organizations by Providing Essential Resources and Support
• Engagement: Involve community stakeholders in identifying and addressing health needs