Registered:
June 25, 2013
Acronym:
ACCHS
City:
Chicago
State:
Illinois
Zip:
60654
Main Phone:
312-274-0068
Website:
Network Director:
Pankaja Desai
Network Director Email:
Network Member:
Fikirte Wagaw
Network Member Email:
Network Member Role:
Senior Research Administrator
Geographic Coverage:
National
Clinics Location:
Arizona
California
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
New York
North Carolina
Texas
Founded:
1997
Network Category:
Established
Network Type:
Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties)
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Alliance PBRN is to leverage our technical and administrative infrastructure to cultivate a community-driven research agenda that is informed by, and benefits the diverse communities we serve.
Current or Past Research Interests:
Behavioral health
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN
Care transitions
Comparative effectiveness research on improving health care systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Medication management
Obesity, physical activity and / or diet and nutrition
Other health or disease related interests
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth including preterm birth
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Women's health issues
Current or Past Research Interests Comments:
Cancer: colorectal; Women's health issues: post-partum depression; Other: social determinants, impact of health care reform
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
650
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
200
Approximate Number of Patients:
800000