Lehigh Valley Practice Based Research Network
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
Lehigh Valley PBRN
Network Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Status:
Established
City:
Allentown
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip:
18105-7017
Main Phone:
484-862-3073
Network Director Name:
Brian Stello
Network Director Email:
brianstello@lvh.com
Network Member Name:
Melanie Johnson
Network Member Email:
Melanie_B.Johnson@lvh.com
Network Member Role:
Research Coordinator, Quality and Research Specialist
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Pennsylvania
Network Founded:
January 1, 2003
Network Mission Statement:
The mission of this primary care practice-based research network is to establish a community of practice for creating and managing knowledge that informs, serves, and improves primary care practices and the health of their patients in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of eastern PA.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer*
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN*
Care transitions
Comparative effectiveness research
Coordination of care for complex patients
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Obesity*
Population health
Prescription drug usage
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: colorectal
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
402
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
82
Approximate Number of Patients:
80000