Advancing the health transformation of Southern California's Inland Empire Region
Inland Healthy Cities Institute®
Who We Are
Healthy Cities Program
We partner with our region’s cities to design, implement, and manage community-focused healthy cities initiatives that promote the wellbeing and longevity of all residents.
Cultural Competence
Recognizing the rich cultural diversity of our region, cultural competency lies at the heart of our approach, ensuring that the unique barriers to health faced by the IE’s residents are addressed.
Healthy Cities Convening
Our Coalition provides a platform for shared learning, cooperation, and rapid adoption of best practices, enabling us to achieve our collective vision of healthier, more vibrant communities.
Initiatives & Focus Areas
At the beginning of each program, residents are invited to participate in a brainstorming session, where we form action committees that are shaped with by the input of community members. While every program varies, our work often encompasses the following areas
Gardens & Markets
- Green Spaces & Cleanups
- Farmers Markets
- Community Gardens
Health & Wellbeing
- Health Education
- Community Fitness Classes
- Cooking Workshops
Arts & Recreation
- City Beautification Projects
- Community & School Murals
- Author Visits & Lectures
Safety & Readiness
- Substance Prevention Training
- Mental Health Training
- Medication Drop Boxes
Community Prosperity
- Small Business Summits
- Financial Literacy Training
- Career Building Workshops
Leadership Academy
Forming a cohort-based Leadership Academy allows us to enlist and train community champions who will help mobilize in the community.
Why Healthy City Initiatives Work
Quality of Life
Economic Opportunity
Health Access & Costs
Resource Utilization
Community Mobilization
Lasting Effects