The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health is preparing the next generation of health professionals through education, research, and engagement with policymakers who can affect change in the health of our community.

Our vision is to make Greenville a model for improving the health of the whole community.
Our mission is to connect students and community, advance education and research and improve health.

Through harnessing the collective power of health care providers, public health experts, advocacy groups, students and others, we can create engaged communities who are committed to the advancement of the health of Greenville, SC.

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Meet Our People

Have questions? Contact us via email at IACH@furman.edu.​​​

Rachael Bowers, Ph.D.

Interim Executive Director, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND DIRECTOR OF MS IN COMMUNITY ENGAGED MEDICINE

Melissa Fair

Community Action Director

Loretta Crowley

Health Education Manager

Rebecca Redman

Health Careers Internship Coordinator

Katie Beeson

Education Coordinator, Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine

Kara Davis

Evaluation Coordinator

Hannah McKinnon

Evaluation Coordinator

Patty White

Administrative Assistant

Erikah Haavie

Marketing and Communications Coordinator