Vision
An organization dedicated to the
promotion of excellence in women's health that stimulates the development
of up to date professional knowledge; facilitates the diffusion and
production of information, and serves as a forum for deliberation and
reflection with intellectual soundness and scientific integrity. It
is ethically committed with the special needs of women, acts as an
advocate for women's health and rights, and has an impact on public
policy. Recognized by its leadership in the development of new models
for the provision of integrated health services to women and by the
support and advice provided to multiple community sectors. The Women
& Health Center of the UPR Medical Sciences Campus collaborates
in establishing alliances with other initiatives and similar projects
within and outside Puerto Rico, contributes to the development of
awareness among health professionals, women, and the general community
about the health needs of women living in Puerto Rico, and contributes
toward the development of attitudes that promote women's assertiveness
and empowerment.
Mission
The Women & Health Center of the UPR Medical Sciences Campus is an interdisciplinary Center that integrates faculties and programs of the Medical Sciences Campus committed with the integral well-being of women throughout their life cycle. The Center offers information, orientation, and educational services to the academic community and to the Puerto Rican community in general. It promotes research studies of multi and interdisciplinary nature and the development of integrated services sensitive to women's needs. As a precursor of woman's health initiatives in the Medical Sciences Campus, the Center promotes the inclusion of issues relevant to women in the training of health professionals, stimulates the development of female leaders in the health sciences, and fosters collaboration with similar organizations within and outside Puerto Rico.
Values
- The heterogeneity and diversity among women
- The diverse approaches of the programs and individuals that
compose the Center
- The differences among entities and organizations that focus
on women's health
- The subordinate position that women have historically occupied
in society that has affected their rights and their health
- The need to broaden the access to comprehensive health care
services for women, particularly those oriented towards promotion,
prevention, and health maintenance.
- The existence of biological, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects particular to women throughout their life cycle.
- Therefore, the Women &
Health Center promotes:
- A gender based approach
in the analysis of health related issues
- Development of autonomy of thought in order to promote independence
of criteria in women
- Diversity of options that facilitate informed health decision
making for women
- Delivery of committed, respectful and sensitive health care services for women.
