Multicultural Health Institute (MHI)

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Multicultural Health Institute (MHI)

Improving health & wellness issues & reducing health disparities

In the mid-nineties, Dr. Lisa Merritt was working as a physician with a patient roster that was racially and ethnically diverse. She observed major differences in the rates of certain diseases and treatment of people from certain racial and socio-economic subgroups under her care. In order to help resolve some of those differences, Dr. Merritt founded the Multicultural Health Institute in 1995 in

Sacramento, California. She recruited a group of doctors and community advocates to work with the Institute to initiate programs and authored a number of papers for medical journals focused on treatment and patient care. The Advocacy work that began in California by the original staff and directors of MHI expanded to service Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. MHI relocated its headquarters to Sarasota, Florida in 2006, where it continues to support government entities, non-profit organizations and community based initiatives through its programs and research.

08/20/2025

Mark your calendars! 8.28 is about IMPACT, EQUITY, and ACCESS. Donate via the Give828 website, to empower black lead non profits.

Heres our link 👉🏽 https://www.give828.org/organization/Mhi

👋🏽 MHI works year-round to close health gaps in overlooked communities.
💛 Join the mission—your gift will be matched $5–$500 thanks to the Flanzer Foundation.

🧾 Donate here: https://bit.ly/4mWqtNt

08/17/2025

Get the word out!

08/16/2025

🌳 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 - 𝟐 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫! 🌳

City residents interested in participating in the Neighborhood Canopy Program have until August 22 to register for the fall planting cycle.

The program provides professional installation of 2-inch caliper trees at the front of a resident's property, contributing to their community's urban canopy. Participants will pay $100 for the tree, with the City covering the remainder of the cost up to $500 for the selected tree, funded by the City’s Tree Mitigation Fund.

Participants can choose from 10 canopy tree options:

- magnolia
- shady lady
- Southern red cedar
- Japanese blueberry
- winged elm
- live oak
- green buttonwood
- royal poinciana
- ligustrum
- sycamore

Reminder: The Neighborhood Canopy Program is for City of Sarasota residents only. Don't miss out on this opportunity to get a low-cost canopy tree!

Contact NeighborhoodCanopyProgram@sarasotafl.gov to register.

08/16/2025

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👋🏽 MHI works year-round to close health gaps in overlooked communities.
💛 Join the mission—your gift will be matched $5–$500 thanks to the Flanzer Foundation.

🧾 Donate here: https://bit.ly/4mWqtNt

08/14/2025

Mark your calendars! 8.28 is about IMPACT, EQUITY, and ACCESS. Donate via the Give828 website, to empower black lead non profits. Heres our link 👉🏽 https://www.give828.org/organization/Mhi Heres why your support matters. 👋🏽 MHI works year-round to close health gaps in overlooked communities.
💛 Join the mission—your gift will be matched $5–$500 thanks to the Frazier Foundation.
🧾 Donate here: https://bit.ly/4mWqtNt

08/12/2025

Celebrating community health champions learn how health centers are transforming care in underserved communities.

👋🏽 MHI works year-round to close health gaps in overlooked communities.
💛 Join the mission—your gift will be matched $5–$500 thanks to the Flanzer Foundation.

🧾 Donate here: https://bit.ly/4mWqtNt

08/12/2025

08/11/2025

A healthy start = a strong start! MHI welcomes student and families back to schoo. Lets thrive together this year!

👋🏽 MHI works year-round to close health gaps in overlooked communities.
💛 Join the mission—your gift will be matched $5–$500 thanks to the Frazier Foundation.
🧾 Donate here: https://bit.ly/4mWqtNt

07/27/2025

Need help with healthcare, housing, or food access?
MHI helps connect families to free and low-cost resources across Sarasota and Newtown. 🏥🍎🏠

We believe no one should fall through the cracks. If you or someone you know needs support — reach out.

💛 Want to help us continue this work? Donate via the Frazier Foundation — and your gift will be doubled!
🧾 Give here: https://bit.ly/4mWqtNt

07/25/2025

📢 Mark your calendars — MHI is hitting the streets this summer!
We’re showing up with wellness, resources, and care at two upcoming events rooted in community preparedness and back-to-school support.

🌀 Saturday, July 26 | 10AM–12PM
🏛️ Newtown Estates Community Center
Join us at the 2025 Newtown Hurricane Expo, in partnership with Sarasota County COAD & Emergency Management.
We’ll be tabling with free resources to help local families prepare for hurricane season — because health and safety go hand in hand.

🎒 Saturday, August 2 | Time TBA
📚 MHI’s Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
We’re giving students what they need to walk into the new school year with confidence — from supplies to support, all wrapped in care.

👋🏽 MHI leads with advocacy, education, and health access for communities most often left behind.
💛 Want to help us serve this summer?
All donations between $5 and $500 will be matched through the Frazier Foundation.
🧾 Give here: https://bit.ly/4mWqtNt

07/23/2025

This is your gentle reminder: You are not a machine.
Rest is part of the work. 💆🏽‍♀️
Whether it's 10 minutes of silence, a long walk, or just a deep breath in the sun — self-care strengthens our ability to care for others.

Take a moment today, for you.
👋🏽 MHI promotes total wellness — body, mind, and spirit — especially for those serving others.

💛 Want to support our work? Donate via the Frazier Foundation — your gift between $5–$500 will be matched!
🧾 Give here: https://bit.ly/4mWqtNt

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1781 Dr. Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL
34234

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+19419069484

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http://www.the-mhi.org/

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