The Social Determinants of Health Initiative

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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.

About & History
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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. 

Scholars & Members

Research Support Updates

Newsletters

Don't miss our latest newsletter! Get weekly updates on SDH-related funding, calls for papers, events, trainings, and more.

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Newsletters

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.

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Scholarship & Research in Progress (SRIP) Sessions
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Publications

Read a summary of Initiative Scholars' 2020-21 publications!

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Publications

Grant Awards

Learn more about the grant awards our Scholars were awarded in 2020-2021!

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Grant Awards
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Other Resources & Information