Healthier Workplace Center for the Midwest
Official title: Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest
Funded at University of Iowa · NIH-11623422 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-site NIH grant aims to improve the health and well-being of workers by coordinating research and sharing evidence-based strategies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Iowa NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,041,374 |
| NIH project number | 6U19OH008868-20M003 |
| Project ID | NIH-11623422 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient group; the project targets workers and workplaces.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in workplace health initiatives may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a collaborative effort to study how to promote healthier workplaces in the Midwest, bringing researchers and institutions together. It focuses on creating shared resources and translating findings into real-world workplace practices. Through partnerships with universities and organizations, the project plans to generate practical guidelines, tools, and policies that help employers support workers’ health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to better workplace policies, healthier employees, and lower healthcare costs for employers and communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior efforts show that coordinated workplace health programs can improve employee well-being and productivity, though results vary by context.
Where this research is happening
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rohlman, Diane S — University of Iowa
- Study coordinator: Rohlman, Diane S
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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.