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    Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH)

    The focal point for global health at Yale

    Our Mission

    The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), led by the schools of public health, medicine and nursing, is a university-wide effort to address global health issues, and serves as the focal point for research, education and engagement with global partners to improve the health of individuals and populations worldwide.

    Building Global Health Through Nursing Leadership

    In this episode of the Yale Global Health Insights podcast, host Dr. Sharon Chekijian sits down with Dr. Azita Emami, Dean of the Yale School of Nursing, to explore her remarkable journey across continents and disciplines in pursuit of health equity. From her early academic ambitions to leading three major nursing schools in the U.S., Dean Emami shares how her experiences shaped her commitment to global nursing leadership, immigrant health, and culturally responsive care. She discusses the importance of empowering nurses to practice to the full scope of their expertise, expanding primary care access, and developing equitable healthcare systems worldwide. She underscores the value of global citizenship, collaboration, and advocacy in transforming health outcomes.

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