Building partnerships to improve community health and maternal health equity
Official title: Community Partnership Consortium
Funded at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences · NIH-10908624 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together community members, healthcare providers, and decision-makers to improve maternal health for everyone, and it will involve expecting parents and their families in every step to make sure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $250,896 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113291-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908624 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include birthing individuals and families from diverse communities, particularly those facing health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in maternal health or do not belong to communities experiencing health disparities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Community Partnership Consortium (CPC) aims to foster strong relationships among various stakeholders, including community members, health systems, and policymakers, to enhance maternal health equity. This initiative will involve birthing people and their families in every stage of the research process, from concept development to implementation and evaluation. By utilizing a theory-based approach, the CPC will coordinate efforts to disseminate findings effectively and translate them into sustainable changes within communities. The goal is to ensure that community voices are central to public health initiatives and that research outcomes are relevant and impactful.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved maternal health outcomes and greater equity in healthcare access for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based partnerships can significantly enhance health outcomes and equity, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Key, Kent Darnell — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Key, Kent Darnell
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.