Started in 2009, the Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating healthier, more equitable communities across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. As the officially recognized public health institute for this region, IPHI is a proud member of the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI)—a collective of over 50 institutes nationwide working to advance public health through partnerships, innovation, and systems-level change.
At IPHI, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy, fulfilling life. Our work centers on strengthening the systems that influence public health, improving the environments where people live, work, learn, and play, and expanding the capacity of organizations and communities to address health challenges.
We collaborate with a wide range of public and private partners to drive lasting improvements in health services and policy. Whether we’re shaping healthier school environments, advancing health equity, or building local leadership, IPHI’s efforts are grounded in community and built for impact.
Through a deep commitment to collaboration and innovation, IPHI is helping to shape a future where all communities have access to the resources and conditions that support well-being.
Our Mission
IPHI develops multi-sector partnerships and innovative solutions to improve the public’s health and well-being across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Our work strengthens health systems and policy, enhances conditions that promote health, and builds community capacity to ensure equitable health opportunities for all.
Our Values
Collaboration –
Health is complex and multi-dimensional. Rarely can one organization be successful in improving public health when acting independently. We are committed to working with a broad range of partners to share knowledge, maximize resources, and enhance effectiveness.
Equity and Social Justice –
We are committed to fairness and the belief that everyone has the right and ability to achieve and maintain good health. We share responsibility for contributing to environments and conditions in which all people have equal opportunities for health.
Innovation –
We think “outside the box” and strive to be creative, resourceful, and imaginative. We aim to inspire new solutions while also promoting existing strategies that are known to be effective.
Integrity –
Our commitment to honesty, respect, and reliability in our work and relationships is uncompromising. We are dedicated to high-quality work that honors our mission and those we partner with and serve.