Multicultural Health Institute (MHI)

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.

02/21/2026

In Washington D.C., not much had changed about East Potomac Golf Links course over the decades until one day last October when some dump trucks showed up. The trucks were sent by the White House. They were carrying mud. The trucks drove onto the golf course and, somewhere between the fourth and ninth holes, began dumping mounds of the stuff. Tiny bits of rebar, wiring and specks of white plaster poked out from the piles. Turned out it was the remains of the East Wing, which President Trump had demolished days earlier. His destruction of one piece of Washington history heralded his destruction of another. Read more: https://nyti.ms/4qQyjt4

Looking forward to CHIP meeting, congrats to Hannah Lester, Andre McClerkin and Sarasota Health Department for getting 1...
02/19/2026

Looking forward to CHIP meeting, congrats to Hannah Lester, Andre McClerkin and Sarasota Health Department for getting 100 on recent scorecard.

Happy Black History Month at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Windows Cafe.Come on down and learn how to improve you...
02/18/2026

Happy Black History Month at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Windows Cafe.
Come on down and learn how to improve your healthcare journey! Enjoying sharing space with Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition, Inc.

Another hero released to celestial destiny  condolences and gratitude for his family. "Strengthen and persevere", his li...
02/17/2026

Another hero released to celestial destiny condolences and gratitude for his family. "Strengthen and persevere", his life a testament to strength through unity. Uplifting and empowering the vulnerable through preparation and opportunity. We shall continue to do our version of the same, appreciate and encourage support for all who pursue similar efforts.

A fixture in civil rights and Democratic politics since the 1960s, Jackson was once close to Martin Luther King Jr

πŸŽ‰ Happy Birthday to our Founder, Dr. Lisa A. Merritt, MD! πŸŽ‚πŸŽŠβ€οΈToday, we celebrate a true visionary and trailblazer in he...
02/17/2026

πŸŽ‰ Happy Birthday to our Founder, Dr. Lisa A. Merritt, MD! πŸŽ‚πŸŽŠβ€οΈ

Today, we celebrate a true visionary and trailblazer in healthcare!

Dr. Merritt, your leadership, brilliance, and unwavering commitment to health equity have transformed countless lives and communities. From founding The Multicultural Health Institute to pioneering programs that expand access, education, and wellness, your vision continues to inspire and empower all of us.

Your impact reaches beyond MHI shaping policy, mentoring future leaders, and setting the standard for excellence in healthcare. We are honored to learn from you, serve alongside you, and continue the mission you passionately lead.

From all of us at MHI and the communities you uplift, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🩺🌎❀️
We celebrate you, your legacy, and the incredible difference you make every day.

Happy Valentines Day!1 Love 1 Human familyShare and act with love
02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day!
1 Love
1 Human family
Share and act with love

Barbra Streisand's signature song, "People," with pictures from the film FUNNY GIRL.

Our featured healing circle speaker this evening, Dr. Ashby Is hosting a 30day challenge, where you will have the opport...
02/11/2026

Our featured healing circle speaker this evening, Dr. Ashby Is hosting a 30day challenge, where you will have the opportunity to meet with her one on one, have weekly group calls, and be guided on a nutritional journey.

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Be proud.Be beautifully authentic.
02/08/2026

Be proud.
Be beautifully authentic.

By Ben Brako (koBENa BRAKO) A call to return, restore, and rise. There is a question β€” a sacred, unsettling question β€” that every Black soul must eventually face: Who are you, really? This question is personal, but it is also shaped by a world that has spent centuries trying to erase Blackness, ...

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