Institute for Family Health Research Network
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
IFHRN
Network Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Status:
Established
Geo Location:
POINT (-73.98741 40.732253)
City:
New York
State:
New York
Zip:
10003
Main Phone:
212-633-0800
Website:
Network Director Name:
Neil Calman
Network Director Email:
ncalman@institute2000.org
Network Member Name:
Diane Hauser
Network Member Email:
dhauser@institute2000.org
Network Member Role:
Research Coordinator
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
New York
Network Founded:
January 1, 2004
Network Mission Statement:
The mission of Institute for Family Health Research Network (IFHRN) is to support family practice-based research that will further understanding of clinical, behavioral, technological, community and policy factors that promote good health for residents of urban and rural communities. IFHRN focuses on research related to racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care, health information technology, women’s health, and mental health, and the translation of this research into practice.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Care transitions
Chronic pain
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*
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
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
450
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
27
Approximate Number of Patients:
92000