Development of unique, innovative community health service models on the local, national and international level
Construction of models for preventive medicine and health promotion
Development and promotion of education on community health issues among medical students, nursing, social work and allied medical professions students on the local, national and international level
Establishment of data collection systems for reliable information concerning community problems as a basis for development of health services for the Negev population
Influence policy makers by means of service evaluation, education and development of various community models of medical service
Promotion of all aspects of primary health care research: clinical, psychosocial, educational, economic and organizational
Co-operation with community agencies: Kupot Holim, Ministry of Health, municipalities, national social security, public organizations
Encouragement of national and international programs for the advancement of community health professions
Management of a Center for Research in Family Medicine and Primary Care
Provide an academic framework for all the primary health care disciplines
