We are dedicated to cultivating optimal health and wellbeing for all people, in every community.
Welcome to the Institute for Salutogenesis
Building a Healthier, More Equitable Society.
At the Institute for Salutogenesis, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We envision a society where health and well-being are foundational, empowering individuals and communities to flourish and actively participate in democratic life.
Our visionary Democracy, Opportunity, and Citizenship Moonshot guides our commitment to a transformative shift in how we view health and society. We prioritize creating environments that nurture individual and collective flourishing. We equip people with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to lead meaningful lives and engage fully in democratic processes.
Through innovative platforms, practical tools, and dynamic media initiatives, we enhance citizen agency and promote holistic well-being. Our programs empower individuals to develop core capabilities for meaningful participation, fostering inclusive communities where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to shape their future.
Join us in advancing the Democracy, Opportunity, and Citizenship Moonshot. Together, we can create a more equitable and health-focused society that prioritizes flourishing, resilience, and active engagement for all.
March 2025
The First 1000 Days of Life project is built on the understanding that the earliest years of life are crucial for shaping a child's future. We work to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive by promoting optimal health and development during this critical window.
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​The Salutogenic Approaches to the First 1000 Days
The First 1000 Days of Life Initiative: A Foundation for Flourishing Futures
What Do We, As A Society, Owe The New Borns?
Our Areas of Focus
At the Institute for Salutogenesis, we believe that health is profoundly shaped by our surroundings. We go beyond treating disease to cultivate environments that support individual and community well-being.
At the Institute for Salutogenesis, we're dedicated to redefining American healthcare. We prioritize equity, sustainability, and accessibility, envisioning a proactive system that integrates into all aspects of life to ensure every citizen can achieve optimal health. Our Salutogenic Healthcare System Focus moves beyond treating illness to nurture comprehensive well-being.
Moonshot Press
Moonshot Press is a dynamic, multi-platform publication dedicated to empowering citizens, reshaping democratic engagement, and propagating the salutogenic paradigm—a framework that emphasizes achieving optimal health and well-being. Through engaging content across digital channels like Substack, Instagram, and LinkedIn, we foster meaningful dialogues and explore human potential. Inspired by the audacious spirit of the original moonshot, Moonshot Press serves as a catalyst for positive change, leveraging media and community engagement to enlighten, empower, and mobilize citizens towards a more informed, engaged, and equitable society.
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Launching February 2025
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April 2025
The salutogenic paradigm offers a transformative approach to healthcare that goes beyond just treating illness and instead focuses on strengthening resources to proactively promote wellbeing. This comprehensive framework recognizes that health is shaped by complex interactions between medical, social, cultural, and political factors. It expands interventions beyond the individual to encompass community and societal levels.