Transforming the conditions where people are born, live, learn, work and age.
The Urban Health Alliance (UHA) is a comprehensive resource center and community health innovation hub that serves to organize a comprehensive alliance of organizations and individuals. We work purposely to improve the health for every resident in the Jacksonville community using community-initiated, self-sustained and solutions. Our mission is to improve the health of all people in Jacksonville through a multisector, social determinants focused, evidence-based approach to the health and well-being of people particularly the most vulnerable.
Staff
Ann-Marie A Knight, MHA, FACHE
Vice President, Community Engagement & Chief Diversity Officer, UF Health Jacksonville
Paula Bides, MPA
Director, Community Engagement
UHA@jax.ufl.edu
Lori Bilello, Ph.D., M.B.A, M.H.S
Co-Director, Center for Health Equity and Engagement Research
CHEER@jax.ufl.edu
Goals
- To improve local community health using community-initiated, self-sustainable strategies and solutions
- To use non-traditional models and collaboration strategies to address problems unique to Jacksonville
- To impact social determinants of health (SDOH) that affect health outcomes of Jacksonville residents across their life spans
- To incorporate best practices in population health
Vision
Our vision is to help residents achieve their full potential for optimal health and well-being.
Areas of Focus
Education
Provide education and training opportunities in our community for individuals of all ages.
Research
Conduct and provide support for innovative research to improve health equity outcomes in our community.
Services
Identify and implement programs to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and reduce health disparities.
Advocacy
Provide empirical evidence to inform, create and modify policies affecting population health.