The University of Maryland School of Nursing has been awarded a five-year, $5 million Health Equities Resource communities grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission to support the West Baltimore Reducing Inequities in Cardiovascular and Mental Health Collaborative-Stronger Together (RICH 2.0), which brings together community, faith-based, academic, and health care organizations to reduce cardiovascular health disparities; improve health outcomes, especially related to mental health; improve access to primary care; and reduce health care costs.On Oct. 22, 2024, UMSON hosted a news conference about the award, bringing together UMB leadership, representatives of community partner organizations, representatives of the Maryland agencies, and community members to discuss the work of RICH 2.0.
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