our mission

The International Health Collective strives to alleviate disparities in the San Diego–Tijuana region and abroad using an approach that is culturally sensitive, holistic, and sustainable. Based at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), IHC is a youth-driven, 501(c)(3) organization run entirely by students and recent alumni. This structure gives IHC the unique ability to constantly innovate and improve its approach in an effort to create lasting change. In addition, IHC also promotes education and research both within the organization and in the communities it serves. IHC works closely with its communities and continually evaluates its efficacy in addressing their needs.

What is health?

IHC identifies with the World Health Organization’s definition of health, which goes beyond medicine and healthcare: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” IHC uses an interdisciplinary approach in which people of all backgrounds tackle large issues regarding health in a collaborative and comprehensive way. Students, teachers, medical professionals, engineers, community leaders, artists, and many others work together to create solutions and learn from one another.

Our mission is to improve the health, and by extension the lives, of both those we serve and those who provide service.

our projects

click on any project to learn more

Harm Reduction

A set of practical strategies to reduce the negative consequences of drug use, while respecting the rights of people who use drugs.

Sex Education

This project aims to educate and bring awareness on sexual and reproductive health .

Community Engagement (ELC)

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Pharmacy Quality Improvement

Promote and improve the quality of care from the pharmacy perspective given communities in Mexico.

Motherhood

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Medication Education

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Suicide Prevention

Bringing mental health awareness and resources to San Diego and beyond in hopes of dismantling stigmas and promoting preventative care.

Nutrition & Fitness Education

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Spanish Interpreter

Bridge the communication gap between various IHC projects and  Spanish-speaking communities who do not share a common language.  Our project strives to connect IHC with our target communities in Mexico to build a trusting relationship and lasting impact.

Electronic Health Records

Indexing information from Nimbo EHR to create summative, aesthetically pleasing reports on clinic proceedings.

Community Garden

A team seeking to develop a community-centered garden area for the local people to utilize.

Clinic Quality Improvement

Coordinating and incorporating evidence-informed improvements at IHC’s monthly free-clinics to better serve the Tijuana Progreso community.

STEM Education

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Sister League

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spotlight

Nyle's San Juanico Experience

I was very lucky to travel to San Juanico, Mexico this past June with a group of students and providers from International Health Collective of UCSD. I was initially placed on an alternate list for the trip but was contacted just two weeks prior to the departure date after someone had canceled. I jumped on the opportunity to attend the trip and quickly shared the news with my family. I had never traveled out of the country for more than a short day trip to Tijuana, so I was very excited for what was to come.

Get in touch

admin@ihcucsd.org

+1 (619) 432-2387

PO Box 13624

La Jolla, CA 92039

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