The Territories of Guam, Puerto Rico, or Virgin Islands
Network Founded:
January 1, 1985
Network Mission Statement:
We are a network that supports community-based health centers, including their patients, practitioners and organizations. A community-based health care center is one that is committed to improving the overall health of individuals, families and communities by focusing on their primary medical, dental and/or behavioral well-being. We exist to advocate for meeting the health needs of underserved populations while providing access to high quality health care and greater social justice for all. We exist to provide peer support: By conducting practice-based research and translation of research...
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Comparative effectiveness research
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
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: breast, cervix, colorectal; Depression and other mental health disorders: PTSD, depression; Women's health issues: Pregnancy, prenatal care; Other: Stress & Allostatic Load & Inflammation
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians: