Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity
Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity (CHPHE)
Improving and advancing health equity through interdisciplinary and community-engaged research, education and advocacy.
Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity (CHPHE)
Improving and advancing health equity through interdisciplinary and community-engaged research, education and advocacy.
Our research delves into behaviors that most impact population health.
Meet faculty and researchers from the Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity.
We strive to conduct meaningful community engagement that is centered on trust, inclusivity and collaboration.
Recent CHPHE news and announcements
See more The Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity is excited to welcome Dr. Larry Warner, a dedicated public health leader and champion for health equity. With deep roots in Rhode Island and a strong commitment to community-driven change, Dr. Warner brings valuable experience, insight, and mentorship to our work. We look forward to partnering with him to advance equity and improve the health of our communities.
The Center for Health Promotion and Health Equity (CHPHE) is proud to welcome Dr. David G. Zelaya, a nationally recognized scholar in health equity and behavioral health, as a new faculty member. Dr. Zelaya brings a wealth of experience in research, clinical practice, and advocacy focused on underserved communities.
Doctoral student Emily Elenio is tackling one of the biggest challenges in digital public health research today: securing the integrity of online survey data. In her innovative work on the "What’s On Your Plate" study, she sets new standards for recruiting under-resourced populations while defending against bots and fraudulent responses.
Take a Deeper Dive
Read stories and listen to interviews with researchers focusing on health promotion and health equity at the Brown University School of Public Health
Navigating Nutrition
Professor Alison Tovar investigates children's food environments and the factors that shape our eating behaviors early in life. Hear about her community-based work developing engaging interventions to improve children's eating habits, and get tips for encouraging healthier food habits for your kids, too!