Center for Health Equity Transformation

Goals

Conduct impactful research that has the potential to reduce well-documented health disparities.

Reduce Disparities

Mission

Foster research and training to improve the health of Kentucky residents and beyond.

Improve Health

Vision

Achieve health equity locally, nationally, and internationally.

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Sponsorship Request

CHET designates funds to sponsor philanthropic, scholarly enrichment, and community activities and programs at the University of Kentucky. CHET's sponsorship will help catalyze important health equity research and training initiatives. Funds are allocated each year until exhausted. To be considered for sponsorship, please submit at least 30 days prior to your event. Apply here.

CHET Acknowledges Native Peoples and Place

CHET is located in Lexington, KY on the original homeland of diverse Native peoples who arrived over 10,000 years ago. Today, Kentucky is still home to over 25,000 Native people representing scores of tribal groups. CHET recognizes the injustices Native peoples have endured. Through this statement, we hope to begin the long process of healing. CHET acknowledges Native peoples and place.

CHET's Statement on Racism

Racism constitutes a public health crisis born out of the legacy of slavery and continued oppression. This public health crisis manifests itself in numerous forms: police violence; severely impeded access to healthcare; and the disproportionate prevalence of many preventable conditions including maternal mortality, diabetes, asthma, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer. Racism is a public health threat that undermines health equity.