Long COVID Care Resources and Education to Improve Community Health
Official title: Long COVID Care Resources and Education to Advance Community Health (REACH)
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11415419 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to support federally-qualified health centers in providing better Long COVID care through education, a shared hub, and easy referral pathways for underserved communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $962,567 |
| NIH project number | 5U18HS029930-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11415419 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients of safety-net FQHCs with Long COVID or interested in Long COVID education and care coordination.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the care network or without Long COVID symptoms may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project creates a centralized hub led by Stanford to help safety-net clinics deliver better Long COVID care. It includes patient and clinician education, a collaborative learning network for primary care teams, and streamlined referrals to specialty care. The effort partners with community health networks and local centers to extend access to trusted providers in medically underserved areas. The model aims to reach vulnerable patients who face barriers to care and obtain sustainable improvements in Long COVID management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients in underserved communities could experience easier access to Long COVID care and clearer guidance from trusted local providers.
How similar studies have gone: Similar hub-and-network approaches have shown promise in improving access to care for underserved populations, though Long COVID-specific hub models are relatively new.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Geng, Linda N — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Geng, Linda N
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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.