Community Health Commission of Missouri

Achieving zero health disparities by promoting equity-centered, trauma-informed care across Missouri.

Who We Are

Regional Collaborations

Health Justice: The Promise of Zero Health Disparities

We know that all communities experience harm from trauma, and those exposed to the trauma of racism are at higher risk of unjust health outcomes. The Community Health Commission of Missouri brings together the Regional Health Commission and Alive & Well Communities to implement a statewide strategy of bringing together cross-sector stakeholders and community members around a common goal of building healthy, healed communities. We believe it is possible to facilitate co-creation between impacted community members and our state’s institutions to change the conditions in our state that lead to early death and to facilitate healing from the trauma of injustice.

Upcoming Events

  • Nov 21

    Health Equity Town Hall

    The Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM) will convene a Health Equity Town Hall in collaboration with the Political Science Academy at the University of…

    Thursday, November 21, 2024 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Millenium Student Center
    17 Arnold Grobman Dr.
    379 Millennium Student Center
    Saint Louis, MO 63121
  • Nov 25

    Patient Advisory Board Meeting

    CHCM Patient Advisory Board members meet monthly to advise and shape the CHCM’s work.  The meeting will be held via Zoom. These meetings are open to…

    Monday, November 25, 2024 9:30 am – 11:30 am Zoom
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Medicaid Expansion

The CHCM and our partners are closely tracking developments around Missouri Medicaid expansion, reporting on current legislation’s potential impacts on health care access, and leading advocacy efforts to improve utilization of services.

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See What We're Working On

See What We’re Working On

Gateway to Better Health
Access to Care Data Book
Chronic Pain Initiative
Health Policy and Advocacy
Advisory Boards
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RHC and Alive and Well Communities Merged Entity Rebrand to be the Community Health Commission of Missouri

On March 16, 2023 the St. Louis Regional Health Commission (RHC) and Alive and Well Communities (AWC) announced an affiliation to advance health equity across the State of Missouri and beyond. On July 17, 2024, the merged entity of the RHC and AWC was renamed to the Community Health Commission of Missouri (CHCM).

CHCM is a Missouri-based organization dedicated to eliminating health disparities by promoting equity-centered, trauma-informed health care. Our mission is to ensure that all community members have access to affordable, available, accommodating and acceptable healthcare and resources, particularly those historically marginalized or underserved.

Gateway to Better Health Impact

$ 0 Annual funding secured to provide primary and specialty care services across the region
0 Number of primary care and dental visits provided over the lifetime of the program
0 Uninsured St. Louis patients served through the Gateway to Better Health Program since 2012
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CHCM Blog

Reflecting on a Year of Progress and Collaboration
Message from the CEO

Reflecting on a Year of Progress and Collaboration

Today marks a milestone for the Community Health Commission of Missouri as we celebrate Riisa Rawlins’ one-year anniversary as CEO. In her latest letter, Riisa shares an inspiring reflection on the progress our team has made under her leadership, especially around our mission of health equity. Over the past year, we’ve achieved significant strides in…

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Community Health Commission of Missouri Appoints Dr. Danielle Binion as Chief Strategy Officer
CHCM Updates

Community Health Commission of Missouri Appoints Dr. Danielle Binion as Chief Strategy Officer

The Community Health Commission of Missouri is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Danielle Binion as its new Chief Strategy Officer. In this pivotal role, Dr. Binion will lead strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing health equity and improving community health outcomes across the state.  Dr. Binion joins the Community Health Commission with extensive experience…

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