District of Columbia Primary Care Practice-Based Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
DC PrimCare PBRN
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Washington
State:
District of Columbia
Zip:
20059
Main Phone:
202-806-6300
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Pamela Carter-Nolan
PBRN Director Email:
pcarter-nolan@howard.edu
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Network Founded:
2005
PBRN Mission Statement:
To improve the understanding of health disparities in urban minorities and to develop practical strategies to promote prevention and enhance treatment of diseases common in minorities, particularly those of African Ancestry.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Immunizations
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Medication management
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: breast, cervical, prostate
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
47
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
35
Approximate Number of Patients:
16000
