Institute for Spirituality and Health

The Institute is an independent, interfaith organization established in 1955. As a founding member of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, the Institute has made a meaningful difference by cultivating heart and humanity in healthcare. In May 2025, the Institute marked a significant milestone by celebrating its 70th anniversary. Over the past seven decades, driven by the belief that healthcare must nurture the body, mind, and spirit, the Institute has been dedicated to mission-focused community education.

The Institute for Spirituality and Health's mission is to enhance well-being by exploring the relationship between spirituality and health. The Institute advances this mission through education, research, and direct service programs, guided by its four centers of excellence: the Rabbi Samuel E. Karff Center for Healthcare Professionals, the Center for Body, Spirit, and Mind, the Center for End-of-Life and Aging, and the Center for Faith and Public Health.