North Carolina Child Health Research Network
Status:
Inactive
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
NCCHRN
PBRN Type:
Pediatric Network (at least 75% are pediatricians or specialize in child health)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Chapel Hill
State:
North Carolina
Zip:
27599
Main Phone:
919-966-2504
PBRN Director Name:
Tamera Coyne-Beasley
PBRN Director Email:
tamera_coyne-beasley@med.unc.edu
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
North Carolina
Network Founded:
2010
PBRN Mission Statement:
The mission of the NC Child Health Research Network is to build partnerships between community organizations, North Carolina community based and ambulatory practices, and research communities. Through collaborative research and dissemination this network will maximize the translation of scientific discoveries into real world applications for the advancement of child and adolescent health and well-being through policy and practice.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Care transitions
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Functional limitations and physical disabilities
Health literacy
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
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Women's health issues
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
150
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
75
Approximate Number of Patients:
100000
Men’s health issues: HPV
Women’s health issues: STD
Other health care areas of interest: Teen driving