Community engagement at academic health centers: An introduction to this special issue.

Allen J. A., Yack, M.,& Hart, S. E. (2022).Community engagement at academic health centers: An introduction to this special issue. Metropolitan Universities, 33(3), 3-9. DOI: 10.18060/26312

Academic health centers are essential in many communities, providing health professions education and patient-focused services. These institutions often serve as anchor institutions for community-engaged efforts to serve underserved populations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the central nature of academic health centers, and the well-being of communities, were on full display. This special issue aims to contribute to and expand our understanding and inform empirically the evidence-based programming, interventions, and policies that strengthen community engagement at academic health centers.