Wed, Mar 04
|Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University
Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing CDC Meeting
The Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing (CHEW), New Jersey’s Public Health Institute, leads the Health Opportunity Zones (HOZ) initiative—a community-driven, place-based strategy designed to reduce health disparities and improve quality of life across the state.
Time & Location
Mar 04, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University, 2200 Fairmount Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USA
About the event
The Center for Health Equity and Wellbeing (CHEW), New Jersey’s Public Health Institute, leads the Health Opportunity Zones (HOZ) initiative—a community-driven, place-based strategy designed to reduce health disparities and improve quality of life across the state. Launching as a pilot in 2025 in three municipalities, HOZ uses data-informed, equity-focused analysis to identify communities with the greatest opportunity for health improvement. Through inclusive stakeholder convenings, asset mapping, and cross-sector collaboration, CHEW supports local partners in strengthening existing evidence-based programs and filling gaps in programs addressing social determinants of health, including housing, food access, education, transportation, and healthcare. CHEW secures and re-grants funding to local organizations while providing technical assistance, capacity building, and evaluation support to ensure sustainable, measurable impact.