Our Mission
The Buffalo Center for Health Equity (BCHE) is committed to eliminating health inequities in our region by addressing the racial, economic, and other social conditions that persist in our communities.
Our Process
The Buffalo Center for Health Equity will utilize its strong relationships with community organizations, government officials, academia, faith-based leadership, and community members to address the social determinants of health.
BCHE is positioned to work in coalition with these key stakeholders using:
- Policy Analysis
- Research
- Advocacy
- Community Engagement
- Program Development
Policy / Advocacy
We advocate for policy changes to dismantle systemic barriers, ensuring equitable access.
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Community Engagement
We strive to empower our neighbors through education, outreach, and collaboration.
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Programmatic Development
We foster innovative programs tailored to address health disparities, working towards comprehensive solutions.
What are the Social Determinants of Health?
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health and quality-of-life outcomes (US Department of Health and Human Services). Examples of SODH are: