The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) awarded a $3,690,905 Project Grant (CFDA 93.113 Environmental Health) to Ochin, Inc., a nonprofit health IT services provider, to establish the CATALYST (Community Climate Health Equity Research Center). The CCHRC will leverage Ochin's extensive network of community health centers to:
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Conduct novel analyses using linked electronic health record and environmental data to identify how extreme heat and poor air quality impact hypertension and asthma outcomes in underserved patient populations served by community health centers.
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Partner with community stakeholders to identify interventions that can mitigate climate-induced health impacts and generate evidence on their effectiveness through community-researcher collaborations.
This 3-year project aims to provide the evidence and community engagement needed to equip community health centers with the tools to prepare for and mitigate the disproportionate climate-related health risks faced by historically marginalized populations.
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