Multicultural Health Institute (MHI)

Multicultural Health Institute (MHI) Improving health & wellness issues & reducing health disparities

In the mid-nineties, Dr. Lisa Merritt was working as a physician with a patient roster that was racially and ethnically diverse. She observed major differences in the rates of certain diseases and treatment of people from certain racial and socio-economic subgroups under her care. In order to help resolve some of those differences, Dr. Merritt founded the Multicultural Health Institute in 1995 in Sacramento, California. She recruited a group of doctors and community advocates to work with the Institute to initiate programs and authored a number of papers for medical journals focused on treatment and patient care. The Advocacy work that began in California by the original staff and directors of MHI expanded to service Atlanta, Georgia in 2000. MHI relocated its headquarters to Sarasota, Florida in 2006, where it continues to support government entities, non-profit organizations and community based initiatives through its programs and research.

Upcoming Events:๐Ÿ“Œ Friday, December 5 | 12:00โ€“1:00 PMSMH Grand Rounds โ€” Free of ChargeFeaturing Dr. Sandra Brooks, CEO of...
11/25/2025

Upcoming Events:

๐Ÿ“Œ Friday, December 5 | 12:00โ€“1:00 PM
SMH Grand Rounds โ€” Free of Charge
Featuring Dr. Sandra Brooks, CEO of ACOG
Topic: Advocacy in Womenโ€™s Health
Attend in person at Sarasota Memorial Hospital or join virtually.

๐Ÿ“Œ Sunday, December 7 | 2:00โ€“5:00 PM
Gulf Coast Medical Society Holiday Brunch โ€” Selby Gardens
A wonderful opportunity to network, reconnect, and meet Dr. Brooks and other regional leaders.
RSVP required: https://www.gulfcoastmedicalsociety.org/

With gratitude and warm regards,
Dr. Lisa Merritt
Multicultural Health Institute

Mother Nature says thank you.
11/22/2025

Mother Nature says thank you.

โ€œThe public interest in preserving the natural landscape along the Lower American River for recreational purposes is especially strong,โ€ said a Sacramento federal judge in a ruling.

Cultural arts educate, heal and inspire. Thank you Beth Duda and The Patterson Foundation for generous vision and leader...
11/20/2025

Cultural arts educate, heal and inspire. Thank you Beth Duda and The Patterson Foundation for generous vision and leadership, we are grateful.

Give thanks. Give help. Remember how much we have to be grateful for..
11/20/2025

Give thanks. Give help. Remember how much we have to be grateful for..

Your donation will help to provide fresh meals for those in need after disasters, and build long-term resilience in affected communities.

11/12/2025

๐Ÿ’œ MHIโ€™s Healing Circle: Lung Cancer Awareness with Amie Miller , APRN

In this heartfelt session, we came together to raise awareness, share knowledge, and offer support to those affected by lung cancer.

Thank you, Amie Miller, for your compassion, expertise, and dedication to helping our community understand the importance of early detection, treatment, and hope.

Together, we continue to heal, learn, and stand with one another. ๐ŸŒฟ

MHI stands with our veterans  recognizing their strength, resilience, and commitment to protecting our freedom.Thank you...
11/12/2025

MHI stands with our veterans recognizing their strength, resilience, and commitment to protecting our freedom.

Thank you for your service. ๐Ÿ’™

11/11/2025

Today we honor and thank our veterans for their courageous service and unwavering dedication. Your sacrifice strengthens our community and inspires us every day.

Unity and compassion of Jamaica and her devoted diaspora can teach us all a few things. Crisis presents opportunity.
11/10/2025

Unity and compassion of Jamaica and her devoted diaspora can teach us all a few things. Crisis presents opportunity.

Building Jamaicaโ€™s third city

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1781 Drive Martin Luther King Way
Sarasota, FL
34234

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