Community Health Equity Research Institute

Community Health Equity Pilot Studies Program

Attention Junior Postdoctoral Fellows, see attached RFA for pilot studies in health disparities and social determinants of health for $50,000-$100,00

6/11/24

Interested in bridging the gap between healthcare and community? Become a Health Equity Ambassador! More information here

How We Change the Black East Side

1/3/24

Redefining Urban Health: Transforming Buffalo's East Side

2023 Igniting Hope Conference

10/25/23

The sixth annual Igniting hope conference brought together community members, UB studentsm faculty and staff.

2022 Igniting Hope Conference

2/6/23

Watch the 2022 Igniting Hope Conference that brought together over 250 people to address health equity and social determinats of health.

Second Annual Research Day

2/6/23

Learn more about our second annual research day. A special thanks to our keynote speaker and Buffalo native Robert Gore, MD.

Now is the the Time for Bold Initiatives

6/3/22

As our community continues to mourn the loss of those who tragically lost their lives on May 14th, 2022, at Tops Supermarket. We ask that you take this time to think about what your role, responsibility and commitment is as a change agent. What we are called to do individually and collectively, because our community needs us now more than ever.

Welcome to the UB Community Health Equity Research Institute website

3/22/21

Here, you will find information, resources, and news about the crisis of race-based health disparities in Buffalo.

The UB Community Health Equity Research Institute was created with a goal to perform research to advance understanding of the root causes and to develop and test innovative solutions to eliminate health inequities in the region.

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Buffalo HealthCast

A health equity podcast developed by students, faculty and staff of the School of Public Health and Health Professions.

News and Events

First Annual Institute Research Day
11/2/21
The First Annual Research Day of the Community Health Equity Research Institute last week was a huge success. The event generated great interest throughout the UB campus and the community. We received 51 abstracts from university and community teams and over 80 people attended and heard presentations by faculty, community members and students on innovative research and projects that focused on health equity and on the social determinants of health.
First Annual Research Day will be October 27
10/20/21
The Community Health Equity Research Institute will host its first Annual Research Day on Wednesday October 27 from 12:30 to 5:00 PM. The event will be held in a virtual format.
How community contributions are impacting UB research
9/1/21
The CTSI's Community Engagement Studio Program is informing research design and leading to culturally relevant interventions and meaningful outcomes.

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Social Determinants of Health in Buffalo

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Poverty
3/22/21
37% of Blacks in Poverty vs 19% of Whites
Educational Opportunity
3/22/21
14% of Blacks Have Bachelor Degrees vs 36% of Whites
High Unemployment
3/22/21
15% Rate Among Blacks, 5% Among Whites in Buffalo
Low Property Values/Poor Housing Stock
3/22/21
Home Values $48K in Black Neighborhoods vs $138K in White
Access to Healthy Food
3/22/21
Only One Grocery Store on Buffalo's East Side
Access to Healthcare
3/22/21
Up to 6% lack health insurance and 50% receive Medicaid.
Disinvested Neighborhoods
3/22/21
48% vacancy rate in Black neighborhoods vs 12% in White
Criminal justice system
3/22/21
Arrests of Blacks five times greater than for Whites
Access to Public Transportation
3/22/21
42% of East Side families own a car
Lead contamination in homes
3/22/21
90% of housing is pre-1978 when lead paint was banned
Access to Recreational Facilities
3/22/21
Limited access to recreational facilities
Internet access
3/22/21
Many East and West Side homes lack internet access