Improving health access for underserved communities in New York City

Community Engagement Core

NIH-funded research City College of New York · NIH-11176059

This study is all about improving health care for people from different racial and ethnic backgrounds who live in underserved neighborhoods in New York City, and it aims to work together with community members and health experts to find better ways to tackle their specific health needs.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionCity College of New York NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-11176059 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing health care access for racial and ethnic minorities in underserved communities in New York City. It employs community-based participatory research principles to collaborate with various stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, and community organizations. The initiative aims to empower communities to address their unique health challenges and disparities while training biomedical researchers to engage effectively with these communities. By fostering sustainable relationships and providing resources, the project seeks to create long-lasting solutions to health disparities.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include racial and ethnic minorities living in underserved areas of New York City who face health disparities.

Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to racial or ethnic minority groups or those who do not reside in underserved communities may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health care access and outcomes for underserved populations in New York City.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-based participatory approaches to reduce health disparities, indicating that this methodology is effective.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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