Translating Science into Better Health for All
The UAB Minority Health & Health Disparities Research Center (MHRC) generates and disseminates research knowledge from biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences in order to reduce the health disparities experienced by vulnerable populations and disadvantaged communities locally, regionally, and nationally.
The Center was established in 2002, and since then has maintained its status as a University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center, as well as a Center of Excellence (P60) funded by the National Institutes of Health.
The MHRC supports three programs - Research, Training, and Outreach - that align with the University’s broad strategic goals and make it an enabling platform for UAB’s research, teaching, and service missions.
This revitalization kick-off event follows ribbon-cuttings held in two other Live HealthSmart Alabama demonstration communities, Titusville and Kingston, earlier this year. 
The study concluded that participants were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to mistrust, fear and lack of information. 
The garden beds will be completed on Nov. 16 — Ward’s birthday. 
The van will begin making stops at several locations in Birmingham on Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 19. 
Dina Avery, DHSc, will serve a two-year term on the board of the Association of Graduate Regulatory Educators.