Community Research

The Center for Urban Research, Development, Sustainability and Evaluation conducts community research to promote health equity. Health equity is where everyone has a fair and just opportunity to reach their highest level of health.

The center:

• Studies policies, programs and interventions
• Builds bridges among policymakers, businesses, colleges and universities, and the community

To get involved, join the center’s Community Action Board by filling out this form.

Georgia CEAL RESTORES

The center also participates in Georgia CEAL RESTORES.* This initiative is funded through the National Institutes of Health’s CEAL and is led by the Morehouse School of Medicine.

Georgia CEAL RESTORES focuses on diabetes prevention and develops programs for families in Bibb, DeKalb, Fulton and Houston Counties. The goal is to gain insights into their knowledge of and experience with type 2 diabetes to develop effective prevention strategies. The initiative also provides Mental Health First Aid and community empowerment training.

Georgia CEAL RESTORES was previously known as Georgia CEAL. 

In 2020-24, Georgia CEAL examined why COVID-19 disproportionately affects certain communities. The center’s team supported partners’ activities to promote prevention and to increase awareness of long COVID among these groups.

Through civic engagement and partnerships with residents and organizations, Georgia CEAL RESTORES advances health equity and drives lasting changes in underserved communities.

For more information: georgiaceal.org.

*CEAL RESTORES = Community Engagement Alliance – Reimagined Environments and Systems Together for Outcomes through Research and Evaluation for Sustainability