Improving maternal health equity for diverse communities
Official title: Maternal Health Multilevel Intervention/s for Racial Equity (MIRACLE) Center
Funded at Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences · NIH-10908612 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The MIRACLE Center is working to improve pregnancy health for African American, Hispanic, and rural families by teaming up with local communities to create and try out new ways to tackle health challenges during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Lansing, United States) |
| Project start | August 17, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,688,948 |
| NIH project number | 5U54HD113291-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908612 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include pregnant individuals from African American, Hispanic, and rural communities who are at risk for pregnancy-related complications.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not belong to the targeted demographic groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The MIRACLE Center aims to reduce disparities in maternal health outcomes among African American, Hispanic, and rural populations by implementing innovative, community-focused interventions. This research will involve collaboration with local communities to develop and test effective strategies that address pregnancy-related health issues. By utilizing a comprehensive approach that spans various health systems and settings, the project will evaluate both severe and non-severe maternal health conditions. The research will also leverage a statewide Medicaid dataset to analyze outcomes and ensure that interventions are scalable and sustainable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve maternal health outcomes and reduce mortality rates among underrepresented populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-partnered interventions aimed at improving maternal health equity, making this approach both relevant and promising.
Where this research is happening
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Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
East Lansing, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meghea, Cristian Ioan — Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Meghea, Cristian Ioan
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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.