Exploring health connections within Lakota communities
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health · NIH-10927358 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working together with the Lakota community in Rapid City to improve health care and make sure their voices are heard, so everyone can have a fair chance at better health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rapid City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $76,025 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM146079-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10927358 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include members of the Lakota Tribal communities and individuals living in the Rapid City Indian community.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the Lakota Tribal communities or those not residing in the Rapid City area may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing health inequities faced by Lakota Tribal partners and the Rapid City Indian community. It involves organizing meetings with tribal representatives and scientists to foster collaboration and communication. The project aims to evaluate and enhance health initiatives through community engagement and administrative support, ensuring that the voices of the Lakota people are integral to the research process. By facilitating these connections, the research seeks to create a more equitable health environment for the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and greater equity in healthcare access for Lakota communities.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research initiatives have shown promise in addressing health disparities within Native American populations, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health
Rapid City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Henderson, Jeffrey a — Black Hills Ctr/american Indian Health
- Study coordinator: Henderson, Jeffrey a
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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.