Building a research infrastructure for climate health equity.
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Ochin, INC. · NIH-10977024 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to connect health information from community health centers with data about how climate change affects health, so we can better understand and improve health care for everyone in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ochin, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2024 |
| Project end | September 20, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,463,197 |
| NIH project number | 1P20MD019799-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977024 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals from communities disproportionately affected by climate change and health inequities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not living in areas impacted by climate change or those not engaged with community health centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on establishing a robust infrastructure and partnerships to support the Community Catalyst Climate Health Equity Research Center (CCHRC). It aims to create a unique data resource by linking electronic health record data from community health centers with detailed information on climate-related health impacts. The project will involve strategic planning, budget management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective research operations and community engagement. Patients may benefit from improved health interventions and policies informed by this comprehensive data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced health interventions and policies that address climate-related health disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have shown promise in leveraging health data to address public health challenges, indicating a potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Ochin, INC.
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gold, Rachel — Ochin, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gold, Rachel
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.