The DUSON Community Health Improvement Partnership Program (D-CHIPP) has re-opened the application process for faculty and staff affiliation. By completing a few questions and describing your interest in community health and affiliation, faculty and staff can access:

1. Listserv membership to receive the D-CHIPP newsletter, community health-based announcements including training opportunities, grant funding, and events
2. Support of D-CHIPP staff and resources to assist in workshop development / meeting planning
3. Eligibility to apply for small grant opportunities
4. Access to resources such as equipment loans (e.g., blood pressure cuffs, HbgA1c analyzer, camera). Individuals seeking affiliation should demonstrate:
   1. Interest in community or population health, and
   2. Previous or current participation in community health research, education, service, advocacy and/or policy initiatives.

Upon receipt, the D-CHIPP Executive Committee will review applications for approval. Faculty and staff can fill out their applications online.

Contact Heather Mountz, D-CHIPP coordinator, for more information at heather.mountz@duke.edu.