We lead a broad successful portfolio of research funded by CHERR which supports our mission of fostering healthy and resilient people and places in Texas (and beyond) when emergencies and natural disasters occur.
Community Health and Economic Resilience Research (CHERR) Center of Excellence
ABOUT CHERR
THRC is home to the Community Health & Economic Resilience Research (CHERR) Center of Excellence, an initiative to support TX health & resilience.
WE HELP COMMUNITIES
prepare for, adapt to, and recover from public health emergencies and natural disasters. CHERR’s research and resources provide essential new knowledge to address key social, economic, and environmental issues related to resiliency among individuals and communities.
Our Mission
Identify and share evidence-based practices to make Texans more resilient.
Our Vision
Maintain the economic vitality of Texas when emergencies occur.
OUR GOALS
1. Identify evidence-based practices that contribute to resiliency
2. Share evidence-based findings with relevant stakeholders and partners
3. Facilitate conversations among researchers, community leaders, businesses, and stakeholders on how to best prepare communities
4. Equip communities with the required skills to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from public health emergencies
OUR APPROACH
We collaborate with researchers across disciplines because we believe interdisciplinary research yields the highest value in public health research.
CHERR-ing Research for Health & Economic Vitality
CHERR IN THE NEWS
Legislature Establishes Research Center of Excellence to Promote Health, Economic Resiliency
Inside TXST | Jayme Blaschke
July 8, 2021
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