Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity

CPHHE is a community-academic partnership established in 2008 that implements evidence-based initiatives to promote health and health equity. Applying research, intervention, and training and development sustains the effort to address health disparities.

Mission

CPHHE identifies health disparities and effectively promotes health equity and health improvement in a collaborative community-Creighton partnership in accord with Ignatian values.

Vision

CPHHE significantly contributes to the elimination of ethnic, racial and other health disparities in Nebraska and the region. CPHHE is valued and respected by communities and academia.

External Funding Activities to Address Health Disparities

REACH/CDC

Creighton University's Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity was awarded a 5-year Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Basic grant totaling $1,478,778 from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

HRSA Grant for Community Health Worker Program

Creighton University's Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity was awarded a 3-year $2.8 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to fund the Community Health Workers-Training, Apprenticeship and Placement Program.

Triple Core Approach

Our approach to projects focuses on research, intervention, and training and development. Learn more about each aspect below.

Research: Through collaborative research with communities, the Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity (CPHHE) works to reduce health disparities. CPHHE investigates community needs and how evidence-based interventions best meet those needs.
Intervention: The intervention core describes CPHHE’s efforts to concretely improve community member health and encourage positive health behaviors, with an emphasis on preventing and self-managing chronic diseases.
Training & Development: Through the Training and Development core CPHHE provides faculty and students with programming tailored to incubate their skills and prepare them for health disparities research and health-related careers.

CPHHE Partner Highlight

Mr. Wayne Brown - Chair of the CPHHE Partnership

Wayne D. Brown, JD, is the President and CEO of the Urban League of Nebraska, a role he has held since 2022. A proud Omaha native and U.S. Army veteran, Wayne brings a lifelong commitment to equity, empowerment, and community uplift. Prior to his current position, he served as the organization’s Vice President of Programs, where he championed initiatives that inspired and supported local families. Wayne holds a law degree from Creighton University and has held key leadership roles in Omaha’s nonprofit sector, including positions at the Omaha Community Foundation and Avenue Scholars Foundation. His work and impact were nationally recognized in the award-winning documentary Out of Omaha, executive produced by J. Cole. Deeply embedded in his community, Wayne serves on multiple boards and is dedicated to building a future where every individual can thrive. He lives in Omaha with his wife, Dr. Nichelle Horton-Brown, and their three children.

Dr. Jeff Lang - Chair of the CPHHE Academic Partnership

Dr. Jeff Lang is a Learning Specialist and Assistant Professor of Medical Education in Creighton University’s School of Medicine. He provides academic support to medical students out of the Office of Student Affairs specializing in test preparation and learning strategies. He previously supported students in Health Sciences – Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA), preparing the students for medical and dental school. He held the position at HS-MACA for ten years and is in his sixth year in the School of Medicine. His research interests are learning strategies, supplemental instruction, cooperative learning and the outcomes of test preparation programs.

Contact Us

cphhe@creighton.edu

Center for Promoting Health and Health Equity

Creighton University
2500 California Plaza
Hixson-Lied Science Bldg., Rm. G13
Omaha, NE 68178