Mecklenburg Area Partnership for Primary Care Research
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
MAPPR
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Charlotte
State:
North Carolina
Zip:
28212
Main Phone:
(704) 304-7120
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Michael Dulin
PBRN Director Email:
michael.dulin@carolinashealthcare.org
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
North Carolina
South Carolina
Network Founded:
2003
PBRN Mission Statement:
The goal of the Mecklenburg Area Partnership for Primary Care Research (MAPPR) is to build a collaboration designed to improve the health of our community. The MAPPR network will mobilize healthcare professionals, community members, and researchers to develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of providing healthcare services and access to Latino and other underserved communities in the Charlotte area.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
425
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
97
Approximate Number of Patients:
1100000