Welcome to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) strives for health equity through policy, leadership development, and research. Founded by Dr. David Satcher, SHLI focuses on political determinants of health, health system transformation, and mental health. Collaborating with partners, SHLI enhances leadership, researches health inequities, and promotes evidence-based policies to achieve health equity for all.

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End the HIV Epidemic in partnership with Gilead Sciences.

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The Health Equity Tracker is a data platform created in partnership with Google.org devoted to addressing health inequities in the United States.

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Who we are

Our vision is to be the leading transformative force for health equity.

Our mission is to create systemic change at the intersection of policy and equity.

 

What we do

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) aims to be the leading transformational force for health equity in policy, leadership development, and research. Rooted in the legacy of our founder,  16th U.S. Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher, SHLI’s mission is to create systemic change at the intersection of policy and equity by focusing on three priority areas: the political determinants of health, health system transformation, and mental and behavioral health. In conjunction with key strategic partners, SHLI enhances leadership among diverse learners, conducts forward-thinking research on the drivers of health inequities, and advances evidence-based policies; all in an effort to contribute to the achievement of health equity for all population groups.

Leadership Research & Evaluation Policy Engagement

Partners

We understand that in order to truly achieve health equity, we must employ a collaborative approach. This is why SHLI is proud to engage key strategic partners as we work towards the vision of a more equitable future.

NETWORK

The Health Equity Leadership & Exchange Network (HELEN) is a collaborative effort between the National REACH Coalition, Morehouse School of Medicine, and the National Collaborative for Health Equity.

IMPACT

SHLI is committed to creating, enacting, and sustaining equitable and inclusive health policies.

Recent News

Oh What A Night! Mother-Daughter “Walk in Her Shoes” Event Recap

There was a strong sense of sisterhood in the air that you could feel! Sisters…

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NEW DATE! Walk In Her Shoes Event

Mothers & Daughters are Invited to: Walk In Her Shoes Empowering Black Women Living with…

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HET Expands Mental Health Data to County Level

Exciting data update from our Health Equity Tracker (HET): You can now visualize several Mental…

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Upcoming Events

Aug 20

SHLI Pre-Conference Workshop: 7th Annual Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference

A Place to Engage with and Learn from Health Leaders and Researchers Around the World | 7th Annual Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference | Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa This conference will be of interest to any clinician or health-related professionals and academics in the medical and allied health science, researchers, students, other professionals and stakeholders. Our…

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Aug 07

NMA Conference SHLI Symposium: The Role of Clinical Advocacy in Social Justice

Session Learning Objectives Discuss examples of current social advocacy efforts being implemented in clinical settings. Demonstrate select health equity-based tools and resources that may be used in social justice advocacy. Formulate innovative strategies and recommendations for clinicians and healthcare providers to be social justice advocates within their professional setting.

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