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New from IACH: The Community Health Exchange Podcast Launches March 13
What does community health really look like in practice? At the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, we know that health is shaped by much more than clinical care. It’s influenced by where we...
Continue ReadingFinding Your Voice: Advocacy Journeys That Shape Communities
Join us on Tuesday, March 10 (5:00–6:00 PM) at Furman University's Younts Conference Center for an inspiring evening focused on advocacy, leadership, and community impact. How can expertise, professional experience, and sustained commitment be mobilized...
Continue ReadingMeet the 2025–2026 Community Health Champions! 💜
These student leaders partner with Furman’s Institute for the Advancement of Community Health to advance health and well-being on campus and in the community. As IACH ambassadors, they engage peers in conversations about health, represent...
Continue ReadingMake an impact in 2025: Apply for these summer opportunities with IACH
Are you a student passionate about making a real impact in community health? This summer, take your learning beyond the classroom with a 2025 IACH Community Health Fellowship or Internship — hands-on opportunities to work alongside professionals...
Continue ReadingGlobal health draws students to Portugal for a MayX
During his first week in Lisbon, Portugal, Kobby Frempong ’26, a Furman University student, donned surgical scrubs and watched in an OR as a neurosurgeon spent most of the day resecting a tumor from the...
Continue ReadingSimpsonville dentist inspires and guides Furman students
Walking into the waiting area at Matt Bynum’s office is almost like walking into his living room. It’s comfortable. Bynum, known by his patients as Dr. Matt, doesn’t even wear a white coat. Eliminating barriers...
Continue ReadingWelcome to our 2024-2025 Student Community Health Champions!
We’re excited to announce our 2024-2025 Student Community Health Champions! Our Champions are part of a student leadership organization that promotes IACH’s mission and values on the Furman University campus and in the community. Welcome...
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