A Center for a Healthier Workforce in the Midwest

Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest

NIH-funded research University of Iowa · NIH-11143605

This center aims to improve the health and safety of workers across the Midwest.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Iowa NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Iowa City, United States)
Project IDNIH-11143605 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

Our goal is to help workers in the Midwest stay healthy and safe on the job. We plan to achieve this by developing new ways to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses. This includes creating educational programs and resources for both employees and employers. We also work to understand the unique health challenges faced by different types of workers in the region. Ultimately, we hope to make workplaces safer and healthier for everyone.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: This initiative is broadly relevant to all individuals who are part of the workforce in the Midwest region.

Not a fit: Patients not currently employed or residing outside the Midwest region may not directly benefit from this specific center's activities.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to fewer work-related injuries and illnesses, and better overall health for people in the workforce.

How similar studies have performed: Many public health and occupational safety centers have successfully improved worker health through similar outreach and research efforts.

Where this research is happening

Iowa City, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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