About CINCH

CINCH is a community-based coalition housed within the Department of Community Health & Research at EVMS Pediatrics. We’re run by a small staff with a big passion for children’s health.

Meet the Team

Our Vision

Optimal health and safety for all children

Our Mission

We are committed to authentic community collaboration, engagement and action to ensure equitable child health and safety in Eastern Virginia.

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Our Values

Teamwork/Collaboration
Shared Power
Equity
Inclusion & Dignity
Root Causes
Personal Responsibility
Transparency
Action-orientation
Innovation

Together we make an impact!

What started as a small group of 30 members in 1993 has today grown to a regional coalition with over 250 partners.

We began as an effort to encourage immunizations, and today we focus on a wide range of health initiatives, focusing especially on health disparities and equity. Learn more about what we do and then please join us!

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