Women Leading Healthy Change is a community-based health education program that partners medical students with local organizations serving women involved in the sex trade. Founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, it has since been expanded to Sacramento, California and will soon launch in Richmond, Virginia. Implementing a community-institution partnership such as this requires commitment to a collaborative, mutually beneficial relationship; continuous quality improvement; fostering buy-in and sustainability; and ethical engagement of people with lived experiences. Learn about this program that empowers medical students and community members alike and how to implement a similar program in your community.
