Close Menu

Institute for Population Health

The Institute for Population Health (IPH) is committed to improving equitable health outcomes for all people in the communities we serve. We do this through an innovative, collaborative and holistic approach that looks at all aspects of health, including mental, behavioral and physical health, medical care, and social and environmental influences.

Contact Us

Vision: To advance health justice for all, the IPH transforms community health and healthcare through education, research, service and advocacy.

Mission: Improve health and well-being by integrating population health activities across the University, health systems, and communities through effective, authentic partnerships that advance health equity and improve access to high-value care.

Institute for Population Health

Building Bridges for Healthier Communities

October 23-24 — Join us for the University Symposium on Population Health as we launch Creighton’s Institute for Population Health and discuss the importance of population health and how, together, we can help create healthier communities and improve health equity.
The Institute for Population Health is the embodiment of our social justice and mission work to serve humanity.
— Scott Shipman, MD, CyncHealth Endowed Chair for Population Health
The strategic tools of population health interventions

What is Population Health?

Population health has been defined as, “Health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group.” (Kindig and Stoddart)

It’s an approach to care that examines the intersecting factors that affect health.

Creighton’s Work in the Community

Population health management is a team endeavor, requiring the alignment of diverse perspectives and expertise to improve health equity and access to healthcare. Creighton is connected to the communities that surround us in a variety of ways across several disciplines. The Institute for Population Health sits at the intersection of these initiatives and more.
Cura health coaching

The Cura Project

The Cura Project is a collaboration between the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Financial Hope Collaborative and CHI Health. It assists Omahans with Type II Diabetes who are struggling to afford healthy eating. The program provides support through financial coaching, health lifestyle coaching, groceries and access to a financial social worker. 
Highlander supports underserved communities

Creighton University at Highlander

Highland Accelerator is an Omaha community building and space designed to support the surrounding underserved community, which is near Creighton’s campus. Initiatives include mental health education and support for completing high school diplomas and college enrollment assistance—education is linked to healthcare outcomes.
Financial Hope Collaborative for financial health

The Financial Hope Collaborative

Administered through the Heider College of Business, the Financial Hope Collaborative offers the Financial Success Program. The program is an evidence-based education and coaching model that has proven outcomes including decreased financial stress, increased incomes and improved health outcomes.
HS-MACA promotes health education for diverse students

Department of Health Science-Multicultural and Community Affairs (HS-MACA)

HS-MACA's mission is to help produce culturally aware healthcare providers and eliminate health disparities. It provides pipeline programs to expose young people from diverse backgrounds to careers in the health sciences; research, advocacy and community outreach to increase health equity; training for community health advocates; and more.
Magis Clinic is student run free healthcare

Magis Clinic

The Magis Clinic is a student-run clinic offering free healthcare to unhoused and uninsured populations. It also offers referrals to existing community services.
st Vincent Phoenix

Creighton in Phoenix

At Creighton's Phoenix campus, students and faculty promote population health via their involvement with a variety of initiatives, including those that increase access to healthcare for uninsured patients, provide housing for adults with autism and Down syndrome, provide personal care attendants for people with disabilities, and more.

6th Annual Physical Activity Day

September 30 – Beyond creating an enjoyable day for residents to have fun and visit with friends and families, this event is a positive way to celebrate the community spirit of North Omaha and learn more about the value of physical activity in reducing the risk of chronic disease and improving quality of life.

Partner with Us

Find support or connect with us to form a new partnership. Together, we can make a difference in health equity.

Contact Us