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Health Equity Advancement Team
Collective Power. Shared Mission.
HEAT is a community partnership working to advance health equity in Madison County by bringing people and organizations together around shared learning, collaboration, and action.
About Heat
SURE facilitates the HEAT Coalition of Anderson to address disparities in health and wellbeing across the community. Through collaboration, education, and a community development approach, HEAT works to create conditions where everyone has an opportunity to live a healthy life.
Monthly Meetings
2nd Thursday of each month
1-3 pm
Minority Health Center
2428 Madison Ave.
Anderson, Indiana
HEAT IN ACTION
May 2025 — No Menthol Awareness Walk
HEAT’s first community event was an awareness walk focused on the dangers of menthol tobacco products and their disproportionate use among Black smokers.
October 2025 — Advocacy at Anderson City Council
HEAT advocated at the City Council meeting to pass a zoning ordinance which will stop the spread of new tobacco retailers in Anderson and limit tobacco advertising. the ordinance passed unanimously.
2026 — Youth Tobacco & Vaping Education
At community events, HEAT engaged children and teens in conversations about the harms of vaping, including what can be found in vape products. Young people were then invited to sign a pledge to remain tobacco-free.
Igniting Change
Collaboration among local organizations and leaders
Identifying barriers that affect health and wellbeing
Advancing Equity
Health equity and access
Empowering People
Community education and awareness
Supporting community-driven solutions
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