Programs

Collaborative Center for Health Equity (CCHE)

About

In 2009, the University of Wisconsin–Madison established the Collaborative Center for Health Equity (CCHE), funded by a National Center for Minority Health Disparities P60 (now NIMHD) as a Comprehensive Center of Excellence. CCHE provides resources and services to support investigators conducting community engaged research as well as mentorship and professional development programming to achieve health equity in Wisconsin. The Center is uniquely situated to both identify and advance new health equity research endeavors, as well as mobilize research resources to support these. CCHE is currently supported by ICTR through the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and the Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP).

CCHE is home to the Pathway Programs, ADEPT, AHEAD, and STRIDE, which support part-time PhD students, postdoctoral scholars, and junior faculty, respectively. Supported by WPP, these programs support individuals from diverse backgrounds conducting research that will contribute to the reduction of health disparities and advancing health equity. CCHE is also home to the Just Research program, which educates researchers on how to conduct community-engaged research through workshops and seminars.

Services

CCHE supports health equity research through consultation services for researchers and research teams. For researchers looking to build a relationship with a community partner, we can connect you with volunteer opportunities or opportunities to share health information with the community.

Health Equity Research Consultation

Tools & Resources

CCHE can provide guidance for researchers and research teams who have questions related to health equity or community-engaged research. CCHE has a Research Agreement Template that can serve as an overall or ‘umbrella’ agreement between a researcher and a community organization or tribe. Using a written agreement provides an opportunity to clarify and record the expectations and terms. This document is useful when there is personnel turnover or if disagreements arise during project implementation.

Funding Opportunities

Advancing Diversity and Equity in Predoctoral Trainees (ADEPT)

Testimonials

“My students and I are so grateful for the assistance and support from CCHE and their research ambassadors. Without their assistance, this project would not have been successful. This experience increased my students’ appreciation for community-based research and brought back the momentum for my students to complete this project.”

“Our CCHE teammates provided an outstanding combination of knowledge and actionable insight that was invaluable in integrating complex components required to advance our CDC application. Our goals were clearly and thoughtfully addressed through timely input and easy access to resources, including connections to other UW centers and coordinating meetings with relevant personnel. We look forward to growing our relationship with the crucial resource of the CCHE, and we are grateful for continued opportunities to collaborate that it provides.”

“Through my conversations and engagement with CCHE and Sarah Esmond, I have significantly expanded my awareness of other health-focused networks and initiatives in Wisconsin. They have served to facilitate connections and start dialogues that have, in turn, generated new opportunities for partnerships and collaboration. My sensitivity to and appreciation of work going on adjacent communities has deepened, improving the ability of my own team to serve Wisconsin residents.”

“Our involvement with CCHE has continuously opened doors, and provided the connections to the communities we were missing when we first began recruitment for our study. From facilitating meetings with members of different community organizations, and sitting down (virtually) and providing constructive and actionable feedback regarding recruitment efforts and strategies, the CCHE Team has provided invaluable knowledge and learning opportunities for our team to grow as individuals and health researchers.”

“The support, insight, and collaboration that CCHE has provided me has been invaluable. Not only have they provided relevant resources necessary for me to grow my nonprofit, but they have done so with an amazing work ethic, curiosity, and compassion. This partnership has led to the potential for numerous positive outcomes and their guidance has helped to make sure we live our mission centered on racial equity, positive partnerships, sustainability, and relevant impact on our community.”

“I have worked with the CCHE for the past year, and they have been an excellent resource for my work in community outreach. They have provided thoughtful suggestions for partnerships and continued support throughout my time working with them. I am grateful for the CCHE!”