The Social Determinants of Health Initiative

Working Together to Improve Health Equity
The SDHI supports and conducts community-engaged, interdisciplinary research, education, and action to promote health equity, bringing together individuals from Portland State University, Oregon Health & Science University, community organizations, governmental agencies, and local health systems.

Meet Our Scholars & Members
SDHI members are individuals throughout the community working to promote health equity. SDHI Scholars are our inner-core members who have demonstrated scholarship in the area of SDH, and who are actively involved in Initiative activities. Learn more about becoming a member on our Scholars & Members page.
Research Support Updates
Newsletters
Don't miss our latest newsletter! Get weekly updates on SDH-related funding, calls for papers, events, trainings, and more.
Scholarship & Research in Progress (SRIP) Sessions
Our SRIP sessions are currently being held remotely. Check out our SRIP page to see the Fall 2020 schedule and learn how to join.
Publications
Read a summary of Initiative Scholars' 2020-21 publications!
Grant Awards
Learn more about the grant awards our Scholars were awarded in 2020-2021!

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