Registered:
January 01, 2012
Acronym:
ACORN
City:
Richmond
State:
Virginia
Zip:
23298-0251
Main Phone:
804-828-9625
Network Director:
Alexander Krist
Rebecca S. Etz
Network Director Email:
Network Member:
Paulette Lail-Kashiri
Network Member Email:
Network Member Role:
Research Associate
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Clinics Location:
Virginia
Founded:
1996
Network Category:
Established
Network Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Mission Statement:
ACORN's mission is to improve health and transform care delivery through primary care research and implementation.
Current or Past Research Interests:
Behavioral health
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN
Comparative effectiveness research on improving health care systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease
Depression and other mental health disorders
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Immunizations
Obesity, physical activity and / or diet and nutrition
Other health or disease related interests
Population health
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Current or Past Research Interests Comments:
Cancer: screening; Depression and other mental health disorders: mental health concerns; Other: clinical preventative services
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
487
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
101
Approximate Number of Patients:
840075