Connecting Communities for Better Chronic Health
Community Engagement Core
This effort brings together community members and researchers in Chicago to create new ways to improve health for African American and Latinx people living with multiple long-term health conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11373144 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people in Chicago, especially African American and Latinx individuals, face challenges with multiple long-term health conditions due to social factors and unequal access to care. This project aims to bridge the gap between community needs and research by forming strong partnerships between local voices and scientists. Together, they will design health programs and services that truly fit the needs of the community. This collaborative approach involves healthcare systems, community health centers, and public health groups to tackle health differences holistically.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals from African American and Latinx communities in the Chicago region who live with multiple chronic conditions and are interested in sharing their experiences to help shape future health initiatives would be ideal.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of the African American or Latinx communities in the Chicago region, or those not interested in participating in community engagement for research design, may not directly benefit from this specific core's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective and culturally relevant health programs and services that reduce chronic disease disparities in Chicago's African American and Latinx communities.
How similar studies have performed: Community-engaged research approaches have shown promise in developing more relevant and effective health interventions in various settings.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Doriane Clarice — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Miller, Doriane Clarice
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.