About

Mission

To strengthen an alliance of trusted voices in public health across the South that will build, unite, and empower the people, services, and infrastructure of public health systems to improve health outcomes in Southern communities.

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Collaborative Leadership. Working with diverse public health experts and leaders to achieve shared goals.

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Vision

To support, protect, and promote public health systems that lead to improving health outcomes across the South.

Values

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Community-centered approach. Prioritizing communities' voices, needs, and strengths to guide public health education and advocacy.

Cultural Humility and Respect. Honoring the cultural and social diversity of Southern communities in all public health advocacy efforts.

Regional Commitment. Focusing on Southern communities' unique needs, histories, and strengths to drive improvements in targeted outcomes.

2025 Annual Report