Understanding how climate change affects health in community health centers
Official title: Research Program Core
Funded at Ochin, INC. · NIH-10977025 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how extreme heat and bad air quality from climate change affect the health of patients at community health centers, especially those with conditions like high blood pressure and asthma, so that these centers can better support their communities.
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) | $1,056,197 |
| NIH project number | 1P20MD019799-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10977025 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living in marginalized communities served by community health centers who are affected by climate-related health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in areas impacted by climate change or who do not have conditions like asthma or hypertension may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the health impacts of climate change, particularly extreme heat and poor air quality, on patients in community health centers (CHCs). By analyzing data from over 1,700 CHCs across 36 states, the project aims to identify how these climate events influence health outcomes, focusing on conditions like hypertension and asthma. The research will involve collaboration with CHC partners to ensure that the findings are relevant and beneficial to the communities served. The goal is to equip CHCs with evidence-based strategies to mitigate these health impacts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for patients affected by climate change, particularly those with asthma and hypertension.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in linking environmental factors to health outcomes, indicating that this approach is both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Ochin, INC.
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Estiri, Hossein — Ochin, INC.
- Study coordinator: Estiri, Hossein
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.