Health Empowerment Initiatives
We are working together to improve health outcomes across Purdue and beyond through a cross-disciplinary approach that enables Purdue to leverage its unique assets.
Our Mission
Our mission is to marshal the considerable resources at Purdue to ensure all people have fair access to resources and opportunities that will allow them to make healthy choices.
Our vision is to enable Purdue to become a collaborative, transformational, and interdisciplinary leader in Health Empowerment by leveraging its unique assets to address health disparities and improve health outcomes across Indiana and beyond..
Meet Dr. Jerome Adams
Dr. Jerome Adams was appointed as a Presidential Fellow and the Executive Director of Health Empowerment Initiatives on October 1, 2021 and is also Executive Director of the Center for Community Health Empowerment and Learning (HEAL). He is also a Distinguished Professor of Practice in the departments of Pharmacy Practice and Public Health…
Health Empowerment Summit
The goal of the summit is to promote greater awareness of health empowerment work at the local, state, national, and global levels and to facilitate connections in multi-disciplinary work. This event is open to all researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders who are passionate about health empowerment and public health. Each year we focus on a specific health empowerment theme. This annual event takes place on the Purdue University campus.
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About Health Empowerment Initiatives
Health Empowerment Initiatives (HEI) brings together Purdue’s expertise to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: health disparities.
By connecting research, innovation, and partnerships, HEI works to expand opportunity, improve health outcomes, and strengthen communities across Indiana and beyond. We believe lasting change happens when knowledge, collaboration, and action come together to create solutions that improve lives.
Our Mission & Vision
HEI works to position Purdue as a leader in Health Empowerment by advancing collaborative, data-driven solutions that reduce health disparities and improve well-being. Through research, innovation, and strong partnerships, we help expand access to the resources people need to live healthy lives.
Our Focus
Reducing Health Disparities
We work to understand and address the systemic barriers that shape health outcomes. By connecting research, partnerships, and innovation, we develop solutions that expand opportunity and improve well-being.
Collaboration for Healthier Communities
We bring together leaders across disciplines and sectors to drive meaningful change. Through shared expertise, data, and new ideas, we support solutions that empower individuals and strengthen communities.