Community Engagement and Outreach Core for North Dakota health improvements
Official title: Community Engagement & Outreach Core
Funded at University of North Dakota · NIH-11392898 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A community-focused project in North Dakota aims to work with people and communities to develop and share practical ways to prevent and manage common health problems like cancer, diabetes, dementia, depression, and suicide.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Dakota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Grand Forks, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $181,030 |
| NIH project number | 5P20GM155890-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11392898 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are individuals and communities in North Dakota, including American Indian populations, women, the elderly, and families in rural or underserved areas who are affected by or at risk for behavior-related health conditions.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not engaged with North Dakota communities or not impacted by the targeted health conditions may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a Community Engagement and Outreach Core that partners with tribal communities, rural towns, and public groups to create research priorities that reflect local health needs. It uses community-based participatory research to develop an implementation plan that connects findings to policy, programs, and community leaders. The goal is to translate research into real-world actions that improve health outcomes for North Dakota residents, especially American Indian communities, women, children, and people in healthcare shortage areas. Activities include engaging partners, testing interventions, and disseminating results to stakeholders and researchers alike.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this core could lead to community-led health improvements and better access to effective interventions in North Dakota.
How similar studies have gone: Community-engaged approaches have shown promise in improving health outcomes and policy translation in similar settings.
Where this research is happening
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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heuer, Loretta — University of North Dakota
- Study coordinator: Heuer, Loretta
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.