Alliance of Chicago Community Health Services
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
ACCHS
Network Type:
Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties)
Network Status:
Established
Geo Location:
POINT (-87.635912 41.892915)
City:
Chicago
State:
Illinois
Zip:
60654
Main Phone:
312-274-0068
Website:
Network Director Name:
Pankaja Desai
Network Director Email:
pdesai@alliancechicago.org
Network Member Name:
Fikirte Wagaw
Network Member Email:
fwagaw@alliancechicago.org
Network Member Role:
Senior Research Administrator
Geographic Coverage:
National
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Arizona
California
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
New York
North Carolina
Texas
Network Founded:
January 1, 1997
Network 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 / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Care transitions
Comparative effectiveness research
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*
Obesity*
Other health or disease related interests
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth including preterm birth*
Prescription drug usage
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