Institute for Health Promotion Research
The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) at UT Health San Antonio investigates causes of and solutions to the unequal impact of cancer, disease, obesity and social determinants among Latinos in South Texas and beyond.
Salud America!
IHPR’s national network creates culturally relevant tools and stories to inspire people to drive community change for health equity for Latino and all families.
Exito! Research Training
IHPR’s program conducts a summer institute, internships, and ongoing education to increase the number of Latino doctors and cancer researchers.
Avanzando Center
The Avanzando Center is pioneering innovative methods to promote health equity and improve cancer outcomes in the largely Latino region of South Texas.
About the Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR)
The Institute for Health Promotion Research (IHPR) was founded in 2006 by internationally renowned health promotion researcher Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez.
