Community-led AI tools to improve health and social services in Miami-Dade
Leveraging a community-driven approach and AI to advance structural changes and improve health
This project uses community planning together with AI tools to improve housing, healthcare access, and other social supports for people in Miami-Dade County who face economic and social barriers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Urban Health Partnerships NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11491311 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We will work with neighborhood residents, service providers, and local partners to co-design place-based actions and shared data systems that reflect community priorities. The team will collect surveys, interviews, service-use records, and other longitudinal data to track changes in health and social conditions over time. AI methods will be used to help organize and analyze local data and support community decision-making. The project aims to strengthen coordination across sectors, guide resource allocation, and produce a community-led action plan that can be sustained and adapted elsewhere.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People who live or work in targeted neighborhoods of Miami-Dade County—especially those experiencing housing instability, limited healthcare access, or economic hardship—are the intended participants.
Not a fit: Individuals who live outside Miami-Dade County or those seeking immediate clinical treatment for a specific medical condition are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could improve coordination of housing, healthcare, and social services and lead to measurable improvements in health and social conditions for affected communities.
How similar studies have performed: Place-based, community-driven interventions have produced benefits in some settings, but coupling those approaches with AI-powered data systems is still relatively new and being tested.
Where this research is happening
Miami, United States
- Urban Health Partnerships — Miami, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Iglesias, Andrea — Urban Health Partnerships
- Study coordinator: Iglesias, Andrea
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 below.