Building a Coordinated Health Ecosystem in Ward 8

Vision: A thriving, equitable, and healthy Ward 8 where every resident has access to high-quality, culturally responsive care and the opportunity to live a long, healthy life, free from systemic barriers of scarcity and trauma.

Mission Statement: To convene cross-sector partners, elevate resident voices, and drive evidence-based strategies that improve health outcomes, reduce disparities, and build a sustainable health ecosystem in Ward 8.

Dedicated to improving Ward 8's health outcomes

★★★★★

Quick Snapshot

  • 20+ Years Serving Ward 8

  • Cross-Sector Membership

  • Priority Focus Areas (Chronic Disease | Mental Health | Maternal & Infant Health)

person holding hands
person holding hands

60+

Premiere organization represented

Diverse attendance

100+

About Ward 8 Health Council

Connecting community voices with health leaders to build stronger care networks.

A group of Black healthcare professionals warmly collaborating in a clinic setting.
A group of Black healthcare professionals warmly collaborating in a clinic setting.

350+

75+

Trusted Partners

Community events since the pandemic

Senior Quality of Life

'We stand on the shoulders of GIANTS'

grayscale photography of woman in kitchen
grayscale photography of woman in kitchen
Senior Wellbeing

Improving quality of life for senior residents through innovative support mechanisms

text
text
man in gray blazer standing beside woman in red coat
man in gray blazer standing beside woman in red coat
the word mental health spelled with scrabbles next to a green leaf
the word mental health spelled with scrabbles next to a green leaf
Behavioral and Mental Health

Addressing disparities in behavioral and maternal health outcomes with community support.

Contact with us!

Connect with us to learn more about our advocacy work in healthcare, workforce development, senior quality of life, and behavioral/mental health.

Email

ward8healthcouncil@gmail.com