Investigating how climate change affects health in underserved communities
CATALYST (Community ClimATe heALth equitY reSearch cenTer)
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 ID | NIH-10977023 on NIH RePORTER |
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.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: 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.
Not a fit: Patients who do not belong to historically marginalized communities or those not receiving care from community health centers may not benefit from this research.
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 performed: 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
Portland, United States
- Ochin, INC. — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gold, Rachel — Ochin, INC.
- Study coordinator: Gold, Rachel
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 below.