Health Education and Rural Empowerment Lab
The Health Education and Rural Empowerment (HEaRE) Lab is a research collaborative in the School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology.
Supporting the health and wellbeing
of Underrepresented Populations
Our lab members research policy, explore attitudes, pilot interventions, and engage in advocacy for and with health disparities and underrepresented populations, locally and nationally. We aim to promote knowledge and increase awareness about the unique experiences of health disparities populations and underrepresented people in rural, remote and geographically diverse areas by exploring interactions between identity, location and health.
At HEaRE lab
we value community and collaboration. We work with community partners, families, health care providers, researchers, scientists, and people like you all around the world. Please click the link below if you would like to partner with us by joining our email list, signing up for studies, asking questions about our lab, or donating to support our projects. You will be directed to a web form where you can share your contact information and let us know how you want to get involved.
Office Hours
308 Scott Hall - Wednesdays 8am-3pm
Stop by to check in with us about:
- Safe Zone training
- Clothing closet
- Safe study space
- Community resources
We're HEaRE for ___
A Better World
Healthy Rural Communities
Education and Information Access
Culturally Responsive Healthcare
LGBTQ+ Resilience and Empowerment
Healthy Families and Social Support
