The Maternal Health Excellence Research Center at Meharry Medical College
The Maternal Health Excellence Research Center at Meharry Medical College
The Maternal Health Excellence Research Center (MHERC) at Meharry fosters a vibrant culture of research and action shaped by the voices of our community, faculty, and students. Together, we work to confront and reduce maternal and child health disparities with courage, innovation, and compassion.
Our research center is built on 3 Core Pillars:
- Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Community-Engaged Research – Advancing research partnerships that elevate community perspectives and drive equitable solutions.
- Workforce Development – Preparing the next generation of maternal and child health professionals through education, training, and mentorship.
- Community Advocacy, Education, and Outreach – Promoting awareness, empowerment, and collective action to improve maternal health outcomes.
Leah Alexander, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
Center Goals
News and Events
Call for Papers
The Journal of Primary Care and Community Health has a special issue entitled, The Assets, Herstories, and Ingenuities that Advance Black Women's Health, that is accepting manuscripts for publication on a rolling [...]
The Power of Storytelling in Maternal Health
Actors Bridge Ensemble and Meharry Medical College School of Global Health Partner to Present Cynthia C. Harris’ MAMA STORIES, a World Premiere Inspired by 90 Interviews on Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood NASHVILLE, [...]
