Investigating how climate change affects health in underserved communities
Official title: CATALYST (Community ClimATe heALth equitY reSearch cenTer)
Funded at Ochin, INC. · NIH-10977023 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate change affects the health of underserved communities that visit community health centers, and it aims to find ways to help these communities stay healthy during extreme weather events.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ochin, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2024 |
| Project end | September 20, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,690,905 |
| NIH project number | 1P20MD019799-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977023 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from historically marginalized communities who are served by community health centers and are at risk of climate-induced health impacts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to historically marginalized communities or those not receiving care from community health centers may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health impacts of climate change on historically marginalized communities served by community health centers (CHCs). It aims to gather evidence on how extreme climate events affect health outcomes in these populations and identify effective interventions that CHCs can implement to mitigate these impacts. The project will involve a team of experts who will develop a data infrastructure to analyze health records and climate data, ensuring that the interventions are tailored to the specific needs of these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced health disparities for vulnerable populations affected by climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community health interventions, making this approach promising yet innovative in the context of climate change.
Where this research is happening
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Ochin, INC.
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gold, Rachel — Ochin, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gold, Rachel
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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.