Social and Community Health Commons
Welcome to the Social and Community Health Commons of the University of Pennsylvania!
Our Mission
SCHC aims to build a culture of community-oriented health care among Penn's diverse professional schools, to develop the next generation of leaders in all fields of medicine committed to social and community health, and to invest Penn's knowledge and resources in improving the health Philadelphia.
Who are we?
We are members of the University of Pennsylvania community who support working towards the health equity and social justice in our local and global community. Our commons includes students and working individuals from all areas of health, including but not limited to, nursing, midwifery, social work, medicine, and dentistry.
Thank you for your passion for social and community health. We welcome you to explore our website and find your community here.
Upcoming Community Events of Interest
Social Justice Healthcare Group Potluck
9/10/17
To attend contact Geoff Gusoff, ggusoff@gmail.com
Racism in Medicine Conference at Penn School of Medicine
11/11/2017
To provide a space for people in healthcare or related fields to engage intellectually and practically with the ways that racism affects the health of marginalized people. To attend, contact: racisiminmedicineconference2017@gmail.com