Alliance of Chicago Community Health Services
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
ACCHS
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:
60654
Main Phone:
312-274-0068
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Pankaja Desai
PBRN Director Email:
pdesai@alliancechicago.org
Geographic Coverage:
National
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Arizona
California
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
New York
North Carolina
Texas
Network Founded:
1997
PBRN Mission Statement:
The mission of the Alliance PBRN is to leverage our technical and administrative infrastructure to cultivate a community-driven research agenda that is informed by, and benefits the diverse communities we serve.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Care transitions
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
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Other health or disease related interests
Population health
Pregnancy and childbirth, including preterm birth
Medication management
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: colorectal; Women's health issues: post-partum depression; Other: social determinants, impact of health care reform
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
650
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
200
Approximate Number of Patients:
800000
