About Us

In 2002, the Joint Center received a $7 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to establish the Health Policy Institute (HPI). The HPI enhances the Joint Center’s mission by contributing to the improved health status of people of color, and by expanding their participation in political, economic, and public policy arenas.

HPI’s approach to eliminating health disparities involves identifying the complex underlying causes of health disparities and defining specific strategies to address them. Toward this end, HPI engages in many activities, including research and information dissemination; policy workshops, forums, and conferences; technical assistance for community-based organizations; media relations; and outreach to minority organizations.

HPI is based in Washington, DC, where it can inform members of Congress and national organizations on issues of concern. HPI also reaches out to a broad spectrum of audiences, including public officials, community leaders, and policy makers.