Who We Are

Established in 1997, the Summit Health Institute for Research and Education, Inc. (SHIRE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the promotion of health and wellness for all people. SHIRE works to eradicate health disparities and aid vulnerable populations in attaining optimal health. Communities, government agencies, corporations, and foundations look to SHIRE as an effective and trusted resource to identify inequities, propose solutions, and galvanize grassroots groups to address access to health care and quality of care issues among the underserved, particularly communities of color.

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Message from the Co-Founders

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

Summit Health Institute for Research and Education, Inc. (SHIRE) has a 12- year history of advocacy, partnership-building and community engagement with a remarkable record of achievement. In 2010, We must accelerate and expand our efforts. We are all aware of the persistence of racial and ethnic health disparities, which have been extensively documented since the mid-1980s.  Studies continue to confirm that African Americans, as well as other people of color, have higher mortality and morbidity rates when compared with the total population. Continue Reading »