District of Columbia Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
DC PrimCare PBRN
Network Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Status:
Established
Geo Location:
POINT (-77.019743 38.921778)
City:
Washington
State:
District of Columbia
Zip:
20059
Main Phone:
202-806-6300
Website:
Network Director Name:
Pamela Carter-Nolan
Network Director Email:
pcarter-nolan@howard.edu
Network Member Name:
Finie Richardson
Network Member Email:
fkhunter@howard.edu
Network Member Role:
Program Manager
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Network Founded:
January 1, 2005
Network Mission Statement:
To improve the understanding of health disparities in urban minorities and to develop practical strategies to promote prevention and enhance treatment of diseases common in minorities, particularly those of African Ancestry.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Health literacy
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs*
Obesity*
Prescription drug usage
Pulmonary disease/asthma*
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: breast, cervical, prostate
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
47
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
35
Approximate Number of Patients:
16000