Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services

Mission and Vision

Mission: IIHHS is an interdisciplinary community-engaged hub that brings together students, staff, faculty, and the community to advance a culture of health and equity through education, clinical practice, research, innovative programs and advocacy.

Vision: We will be a nationally recognized model for university, student and community engagement dedicated to improving the human condition.

Community Engagement

Clinical Services

Top Stories

Gus Bus and NPS partner to bring pollinator gardens to schools
Through this partnership, the NPS has been bringing park rangers to elementary schools to guest teach every other week.
JMU students lend a hand by providing respite care
Friday was National Caregiver day and students from JMU’s Caregivers Community Network were out lending a hand by providing respite care.
Gus Bus featured in The Breeze
The Gus Bus, an after-school enrichment program for elementary school students in Harrisonburg, has recently undergone a transformation.
Gus Bus undergoes redesign to increase recognition
Since the early 2000’s, the Gus Bus has been recognizable with its logo of a bunny sitting on a stack of books. In 2022, the bus underwent a redesign to address the program’s broader focus. 
IIHHS showcases programs and services through iTalks event 
IIHHS is home to more than 25 community engagement and clinical services programs all of which were present at the recent iTalks event on Oct. 26.

Anti-racism and Anti-discrimination Statement

The Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services is an anti-racist and anti-discrimination organization which is against all forms of violence and is committed to identifying and dismantling systems of oppression, racist and discriminatory policies, practices, and processes to build healthier and safer communities where all individuals can thrive.

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