Access Community Health Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
ACCESS
PBRN Type:
Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Chicago
State:
Illinois
Zip:
60661
Main Phone:
312-526-2200
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Danielle Lazar, DrPH
PBRN Director Email:
danielle.lazar@achn.net
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Name:
Danielle Lazar
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Email:
danielle.lazar@achn.net
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Illinois
Network Founded:
2006
PBRN Mission Statement:
The mission of the ACHN PBRN is to create opportunities to bring best practice and research to the commmunities served by Access Community Health Network.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth, including preterm birth
Medication management
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Women's health issues
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Health disparities
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
200
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
35
Approximate Number of Patients:
170000
