Institute for Family Health Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
IFHRN
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
New York
State:
New York
Zip:
10003
Main Phone:
212-633-0800
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Neil Calman
PBRN Director Email:
ncalman@institute2000.org
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Name:
Neil Calman
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Email:
ncalman@institute.org
PBRN Principal Investigator 2 Name:
Eric Gayle
PBRN Principal Investigator 2 Email:
egayle@institute.org
PBRN Principal Investigator 3 Name:
Susan Rubin
PBRN Principal Investigator 3 Email:
srubin@institute.org
PBRN Contact 1 Name:
Saskia Shuman
PBRN Contact 1 Email:
sshuman@institute.org
PBRN Contact 1 Role:
Research Coordinator
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
New York
Network Founded:
2004
PBRN Mission Statement:
The mission of Institute for Family Health Research Network (IFHRN) is to support family practice-based research that will further understanding of clinical, behavioral, technological, community and policy factors that promote good health for residents of urban and rural communities. IFHRN focuses on research related to racial and ethnic disparities in health and health care, health information technology, women’s health, and mental health, and the translation of this research into practice.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Care transitions
Chronic pain
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
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
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
450
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
30
Approximate Number of Patients:
100000
Affiliations:
Health system
Affiliation Notes:
Health system: Mt. Sinai Medical Center
