Improving healthcare for Alaska Native and American Indian communities
Official title: Building Capacity for Dissemination and Implementation Research in a Tribal Healthcare System
Funded at Southcentral Foundation · NIH-10923989 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve healthcare for Alaska Native and American Indian communities by creating better ways to prevent and manage diabetes and heart disease, so that patients can get the care they need and enjoy healthier lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southcentral Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $946,757 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142122-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923989 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include Alaska Native and American Indian individuals who are at risk for chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the Alaska Native or American Indian communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing healthcare delivery for Alaska Native and American Indian populations by implementing effective health interventions. It aims to address significant health disparities, such as higher rates of diabetes and heart disease, through evidence-based strategies tailored for tribal healthcare systems. The project involves collaboration with local and national partners to develop and assess interventions that can be integrated into existing healthcare frameworks. Patients will benefit from improved access to preventive services and better health outcomes as a result of these initiatives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and increased life expectancy for Alaska Native and American Indian populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing health interventions in tribal healthcare settings, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Beans, Julie — Southcentral Foundation
- Study coordinator: Beans, Julie
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.