Center for Health by Design

At the Center for Health by Design, we believe that joy is essential to thriving. It’s not just one of our Center values – it’s a way of life. Creating meaningful connections helps fuel our work and brighten our spirits. In our practice, joy isn’t just about big moments, but the little ones too – like a shared laugh over a cup of coffee (at our Innovation Café!). These moments of connection remind us that health isn’t just physical – it's emotional, mental, and social too. ?? Here’s to finding joy in the everyday, in our work, and in each other. Together, we create a space where well-being thrives. ?? Corey Kalbaugh, Jessica Eise, Sarah Greenwell #JoyInPractice #CenterforHealthByDesign #CHxD #BetterHealthforALLnow #ConnectionMatters #BloomingtonWellness #Teamwork #HealthAndHappiness #WellBeing #IndianaUniversity #SPHB #InnovationCafé

?? It’s Brain Awareness Week! ?? At CHxD, we’re proud to support groundbreaking research focused on Alzheimer’s, dementia, and the incredible caregivers who help patients every day. Our team is dedicated to advancing the understanding of brain health and improving care for those affected by these conditions. Taking care of your brain is key—engage in mental exercises, stay active, eat well, and connect with others. Every small step counts toward a healthier mind! Let’s continue to prioritize brain health and support research that makes a difference! ???? #BrainAwarenessWeek?#AlzheimersResearch?#DementiaCare?#CognitiveHealth?#CHxD?#BrainHealth?#HealthByDesign?#IUBloomington?#IU?#SPH?#Bloomington?#HealthEquity?#ResearchForGood?#BrainResearch?#Wellness?#MentalHealth?#HealthyLiving

At the Center for Health by Design, we’re on a mission to transform health outcomes by creating environments where people can thrive. Our vision is a future where every community has access to innovative, equitable, and sustainable healthcare design solutions. We are deeply committed to our core values of impact, teamwork, empowerment, daring, and joy in practice — ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from a healthier world. One of our primary goals is to secure the best and most impactful grants to fuel the work of our members. In this time of uncertainty and change, we are especially focused on supporting our community in navigating the complex landscape of funding opportunities. We’re here to ensure members have the resources, guidance, and support to bring their vision to life. We believe that, together, we can unlock new possibilities for better health and design. Let’s build a healthier, more sustainable future—one grant at a time! #CenterforHealthByDesign #CHxD #CommunityWellbeing #HealthEquity #InnovativeDesign #GrantsForChange #BloomingtonIndiana #DesignForHealth #StrongerTogether #GrantsSupport

Congratulations to Dr. Corey Kalbaugh on the recent publication highlighting the impact of implicit racial bias in healthcare. The study found that vascular specialists with pro-White bias may contribute to disparities in treatment and outcomes for Black patients with peripheral artery disease. This important research underscores the need for system-level interventions to address implicit bias and ensure equitable, evidence-based care for all patients. We are excited about this important work and can't wait to see Dr. Kalbaugh's continued contributions to advancing health equity! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gHZeD4i2

Highlighting more great work by CHxD members Corey Kalbaugh and Molly Rosenberg! Congratulations on this publication!

Congratulations on the newly published Agile Diffusion! Co-Authored by Malaz Boustani, Craig Solid, PhD, Jose Azar, Rich Holden, and Erin Shadbolt. This is the third book in the Agile Science series.

On this snowy cold day, there's no better place to be than inside, where warmth and community await! ??? Our cozy Innovation Cafe is the perfect spot to enjoy a hot cup of coffee. Whether you're gearing up for your next meeting or winding down from a busy day of grant writing, there's nothing like a freshly brewed coffee in one of our CHxD mugs to fuel your mind and keep you cozy. ? #CommunityVibes #WarmUpWithCoffee #ResearchLife #CozyCafé #SnowyDay #ScienceAndCoffee #CHxDMug #CHxD #CenterforHealthbyDesign #InnovationCafe

We are celebrating ?? Valentine’s Day ?? by showing our hearts a little love! Celebrate with us throughout February for American Heart Month! At the Center for Health by Design, we're dedicated to advancing research and promoting healthy living to help prevent heart disease. This month, we’re excited to join the movement in raising awareness about the importance of heart health, and we encourage you to take action toward a healthier heart every day! Our interdisciplinary teams work across fields—from nutrition and exercise science to cutting-edge, human-centered health behavior interventions—to uncover innovative solutions for a healthier future. Together, we’re finding ways to improve cardiovascular health, reduce risk factors, and build healthier communities. Small changes can make a BIG difference: -Eat heart-healthy foods -Stay active with regular exercise -Manage stress and get enough sleep -Know your numbers- blood pressure and cholesterol Take the first step toward a healthier heart today and make every month #HeartHealthMonth! ?? #LoveYourHeart #AmericanHeartMonth #HealthyLiving #HeartHealthMatters #PreventionThroughScience #HealthyHeartJourney #HeartHealthAwareness #BeHeartSmart #CHxD #IndianaUniversity #IUSchoolofPublicHealth #CenterforHealthbyDesign

The Center for Health by Design was thrilled to host a lunch for distinguished speaker Dr. Matthew Lee Smith. Last week we welcomed Dr. Smith from Texas A&M University School of Public Health where he focuses his research on chronic disease management, health risk across the life-course, and the dissemination of evidence-based solutions for older adults. It was an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with someone who has made such an impact in his field. We are grateful for the opportunity to share knowledge and foster collaboration between our Center, faculty, and Dr. Smith. A big thank you to Indiana University’s Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs for providing lunch. And thank you to the faculty and staff that joined us! We’re excited to continue building meaningful partnerships and advancing the boundaries of research and innovation together! Pictured below: Dr. Matthew Lee Smith, Edmond Ramly, PhD, Miriam Jocelyn Rodriguez, Ines Gonzalez-Casanova, Evan Jordan, Rich Holden, Misty Hawkins (she/her), Drew Pickett, Melissa Pangelinan, Anna Trautmann #Research #Innovation #AcademicCollaboration #KnowledgeSharing #UniversityLife #DistinguishedSpeaker #FutureOfResearch #CenterforHealthbyDesign

Our space at The Center for Health by Design is continuing to come together! The Innovation Cafe is where members can come for a quick cup of coffee (great on a cold day like today!) and a snack. More importantly the space allows for spontaneous mingling, idea creation, and opportunity for collaboration. We look forward to connecting with our members as this homey cafe continues to grow! #CHxD #InnovationCafe #MissionDriven #IntentionalCommunity #Collaboration