Collaborate
The public health art and technology lab collaborates with arts organizations to foster a deeper understanding of how art can effectively communicate complex health messages to diverse audiences, ultimately leading to improved health outcomes in the communities served.
Innovate
the lab aims to develop engaging interventions that promote community well-being and raise awareness about important health issues.
We innovate by pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and fostering a culture that embraces creativity to solve complex challenges and drive impactful change in our community.
Demonstrate
The lab demonstrates innovative approaches that engage diverse communities in meaningful dialogue about wellness and prevention. encourages community participation in health-related projects, aiming to inspire change and address public health challenges in a unique and impactful manner.
Who We Are
PHAT LAB is an initiative of the Maternal Health Equity Research Center @ MMC.
We are vibrant hub for collaboration merging the fields of public health, artistic expression, and cutting-edge technology.
Our “laboratory” invites artists and arts Organizations to collaborate with Public Health Researchers for health solutions.
What We Do
We foster interdisciplinary partnerships, between community organizations and Academic Researchers.
the LAB encourages collaborators to develop equitable solutions for emerging health issues.
through the lens of art and technology this initiative aims to empower individuals and enhance public health outcomes while enriching the cultural fabric of the area.
Public Health, Art and Technology LAB + Community events
| Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
| Meharrians Harris, Alexander explore art & public health through drama Cynthia C. Harris, MPH, program manager for the Maternal Health Equity Research Center at Meharry, will be directing another kind of enterprise this week and next—on stage. Harris is directing a Circle Players production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf by Ntozake Shange, with shows October 11-13 and 17-20 at the Z. Alexander Looby Theater.The play, which debuted in 1976, changed theater and the way experiences are presented on stage. It was revived on Broadway in 2022. Harris said that her vision for this performance combines her focus on theater, personal narratives and public health. In addition to seven days of performances, each with a color theme, community members will be able to participate in after-show discussions and two workshops centering on conversations about Black Women’s Health. The Roundtable discussion on Saturday, October 12th, noon-1 p.m., will feature Leah R. Alexander, Ph.D., MPH, chair of the Department of Public Health in the School of Global Health. The conversations will be facilitated by Cecilia Olusola Tribble, MTS, MA, a cultural and racial equity educator and coach with almost 20 years of arts and cultural education, curriculum and program design experience. Ms. Harris and Dr. Alexander said the performances should be considered as learning opportunities through their Public Health Art and Technology Lab (PH.A.T. Lab) in the Maternal Health Equity Research Center with the goal of merging art, health and technology to improve health outcomes for women of color. The production of for colored girls… and workshops are an excellent example of the partnerships and community engagement events being coordinated by the PH.A.T. Lab. |
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