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The City University of New York (CUNY) Institute for Health Equity (CIHE) is a CUNY-wide institute that coordinates research, teaching, service and community engagement with the goal eliminate health inequalities, reduce health disparities and promote health.

In 2020-2021 CIHE embarked in a Strategic Plan process that defined CIHE’s mission, goals and actions items for the next 5 and 10 years.  At CIHE’s core are a group of distinguished faculty (affiliated and contributing) from across the CUNY-system; undergraduate and graduate students and community partners.

The CUNY Institute of Health Equity at Lehman College is proud to announce its recertification for a five-year period, authorized by the Board of Trustees, effective June 25, 2024.

Institute News

Lehman College Professor Named American Academy of Nursing Fellow

Associate Professor Darcel Reyes Recognized for Contributions to Nursing Field

Another Quarter Million Dollars for Minority Health Research

CUNY Institute for Health Equity at Lehman one of only six institutions to win competitive award

$4.5 Million For a Healthier Bronx

Two major grants from NIH and Title V fund career pipeline programs

Explore Our Initiatives

UPCOMING DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS

November 21, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Deconstructing Racism in our Curriculum

This presentation examines one department’s journey to integrate decolonizing and antiracist principles across its structure, from curriculum design to admissions practices

December 2, 2024

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Social Work, MSW Information Session

Hope you will join us for this session!