The purpose of the Community Health Advisory Council (CHAC) is to provide guidance to academic departments in the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix in Community Health-related matters, to advocate for the health needs of the community, and to provide a forum for community engagement and feedback.
The objectives of the council’s work include:
- Create a forum for generative discussion around community (including state) health needs that could be impacted by academic departments at the College of Medicine Phoenix;
- Provide recommendations on community health priorities, research needs, and outreach programs.
- Serve as a liaison between the community and faculty/departments of the College of Medicine Phoenix.
- Promote community health education and awareness.