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The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH) is excited to host a wide variety of opportunities for Furman University faculty, students and staff as well as community partners and interested collaborators to further the Institute’s mission.

Community Health Forum

Community Health Forum

 

We hosted a special two-day professional development opportunity, “Cultivating Lifelong Family Well-Being,” in March 2024 at Furman University’s Younts Conference Center.
“Cultivating Lifelong Well-Being” was a two-day conference and partnership between the Institute for the Advancement of Community Health (IACH) and the Institute for Child Success (ICS).
This program brought together early childhood professionals, medical practitioners, educators, social workers, academics, and policymakers converge to discuss a variety of topics including adopting best practices for maternal health, child development, developmental screening, equity, impact investing, and mental health and well-being.
We’re already planning our program for 2025!
Email IACH@furman.edu to be added to our mailing list for next year’s event. 

 

Special CLP campus events

Homelessness CLP 2

 

Housing isn’t just a matter of having a roof overhead: it is a fundamental determinant of health. Housing is healthcare, IACH Executive Director Dr. Kerry Sease said our April 2024 CLP, “Prioritizing Homelessness, Housing Insecurity, and Community Health in our Hometown.”

We welcomed these community partners to join us to talk about their work:

Susan McLarty, Greenville Homeless Alliance
Francisco Arnaiz, Greenville County Redevelopment Authority
Mary Kay Campbell, Greater Greenville Mental Health Center
Adrick Ceasar ‘96, The Good Shepherd’s House
Jordan Harris ’21, City of Greenville
Emmi Kodat ’13, Buncombe Street

Looking forward to more community health conversations with all of you!

 

 

Data Walk 2024

Furman Engaged! 2024

A new feature of this year’s Furman Engaged! was a data walk for students and community members. The event, held at Furman’s Hipp Hall, enabled students to talk to SC DHEC data experts about public health issues in the Greenville community in this interactive, small group experience.

Furman Engaged is a campus-wide celebration dedicated to highlighting diverse and immersive learning experiences enjoyed by students who have participated in undergraduate research, internships, study away experiences, creative projects, service learning, first-year writing seminars and capstone experiences. Students have immersed themselves in these and other high-impact learning experiences through IACH. This special day provides students the opportunity to complete the last and key step of these deep learning experiences–the public sharing of their work with peers, faculty, staff, and the community.

Stay tuned for future IACH CLPs, our Community Health Showcase, our annual Women in Healthcare Panel Discussion and other events that take place throughout the academic year!