NIMHD Launching Two New Centers to Research Chronic Diseases Among Health Disparity Populations
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health
Disparities is launching
the Transdisciplinary Collaborative Centers (TCC) for Health Disparities
Research on Chronic Disease Prevention program. This program responds to the
need for more robust, ecological approaches to address chronic diseases among
racial and ethnic minority groups, under-served rural populations, people of
less privileged socio-economic status, along with groups subject to
discrimination who have poorer health outcomes often attributed to being
socially disadvantaged. Two centers will focus their research efforts on development,
implementation, and dissemination of community-based, multilevel interventions
to combat chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The
centers will share approximately $20 million in funding over five years,
pending available funds.
The composition of each center includes community
organizations, academic institutions, clinicians, and health care systems, as
well as state and local public health agencies. The research programs will
translate community needs into practice at local clinics, churches, and
community centers. The following projects have four future year commitments:
The
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk Through Technology
Dedra S. Buchwald, M.D. and Spero Manson,
Ph.D.
Washington
State University, Pullman
1U54MD011240-01
Researchers will develop intervention projects to
control hypertension among American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific Islanders with the objective to reduce cardiovascular
diseases and stroke among these underserved populations with high disparities
in health. Three projects based on multilevel approaches—individual, family,
community, and policy levels—are proposed with a long-term goal to translate the
findings into behavior change, treatment innovation, and new policies.
The
Flint Center for Health Equity Solutions
C.
Debra Furr-Holden, Ph.D.
Michigan
State University, East Lansing
1U54MD011227-01
Researchers will apply community-engaged health
disparities research in the Flint area, where they will investigate the effectiveness
of multilevel interventions aimed at improving physical activity and healthy
food consumption among community members. They will also evaluate a
multi-tiered intervention program of peer coaching with advocacy support, as
well as family reunification and support for both men and women in recovery
from substance abuse.
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