Lehigh Valley Practice Based Research Network
Status:
Inactive
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
Lehigh Valley PBRN
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Allentown
State:
Pennsylvania
Zip:
18105-7017
Main Phone:
484-862-3073
PBRN Director Name:
Brian Stello
PBRN Director Email:
brianstello@lvh.com
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Pennsylvania
Network Founded:
2003
PBRN Mission Statement:
The mission of this primary care practice-based research network is to establish a community of practice for creating and managing knowledge that informs, serves, and improves primary care practices and the health of their patients in the Greater Lehigh Valley region of eastern PA.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
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
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Population health
Medication management
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: colorectal
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
402
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
82
Approximate Number of Patients:
80000
