Overview

HEART

HEART Defined

HEART is a student and faculty collaborative pro-bono health service based in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint.

Mission
Improve health and healthcare access for uninsured and underinsured in Flint and Genesee County through the interprofessional provision of health services to address community-identified health inequities.

Vision
Improve health and healthcare access for Flint and Genesee County residents served by HEART. Graduates who serve in HEART will embrace interprofessional collaborative practice and a commitment to addressing health inequities.

Values

• Health Equity: Serve as leaders to address social justice, racial/ethnic health disparities, and social determinants of health in the Flint region. 
• Care and Compassion: Provide evidence-based care with empathy and respect for the dignity of individuals and groups.
• Sustained Service: Commit to ongoing service through interprofessional collaboration and community engagement.
• Learner Centered: Develop students dedicated to advancing health equity and professional integrity.