Integrating clinical, educational and research programs to fulfill the institution's vision of becoming the most community-oriented school of medicine and health professions in the nation.
The Brock Institute is an essential community stakeholder to address factors influencing the health of individuals, families, and the most at-risk communities. Integrating the clinical, educational and research programs of Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at 91制片厂 to fulfill the institution's vision of becoming the most community-oriented school of medicine and health professions in the nation.
Through strategic prioritization and partnership, the institute collaboratively leads stakeholders within the institute and throughout the region to achieve goals that measurably improve the health of eastern Virginia.
'The Brock Institute's experience as a respected convener, trusted collaborator and strategic catalyst for action has already inspired NSU teams to expand engagement with different approaches to health equity. As Norfolk State University works to enhance its public health footprint and impact, I am confident that its partnership with the Brock Institute will continue to be beneficial. The Brock Institute is an invaluable resource for this region.'
Felicia Mebane, PhD, MSPH
Executive Director of Public Health Initiatives NSU
Our history
The Brock Institute was established by a donation from philanthropists Macon F. Brock Jr., the late co-founder and chair of Dollar Tree Inc., and his wife, Joan Brock. The institute is named for M. Foscue Brock Sr., who was a physician and dedicated volunteer in the community.
The Institute allows us a community to expand and deepen our impact on both local and global health issues.
Our Mission
Respected Convener
The Brock Institute provides opportunities across our focus areas to bring together the regions most impactful organizations to affect change.
Trusted Collaborator
Our partners know that when the Brock Institute is at the table, we take an active role in leading, promoting, and supporting the work being done.
Strategic Catalyst
We are proud to align key partners and initiatives in a way that increases the impact and capacity of each project.
Our focus areas
Advancing Infant and Maternal Health Services
Pregnant women from low socioeconomic and under-resourced circumstances have poorer birth outcomes.
Cultivating Mental Health and Addiction Services
In the United States, nearly 9 million people have both a mental illness and substance use problem.
Highlight Major Health Disparities and Equity
Health Disparities are inequitable and are directly related to the historical and current unequal distribution of social, political, economic, and environmental resources.
Fostering a commitment to community service and advancing health
The Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at 91制片厂 Brock Institute is proud to support projects that introduce students to local issues relating to social justice, health equity and determinants of health.
Collaborative grant funding
Funding for the Institute allows us to raise the awareness of the complexities related to health and healthcare disparities, and the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork within and beyond EVMS.
Engaging students through research and community partnership
The Brock Institute is committed to offering meaningful learning, research, and scholarship experiences that help train the next generation of community-minded health professionals.
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