West Virginia Practice Based Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
WVPBRN
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Affiliate
City:
Morgantown
State:
West Virginia
Zip:
26506
Main Phone:
304-581-1821
PBRN Director Name:
William Lewis
PBRN Director Email:
lewisw@wvumedicine.org
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
West Virginia
Network Founded:
2013
PBRN Mission Statement:
The mission of the WVPBRN is to improve the health of West Virginians by collaborating with primary care practices to conduct translational practice-based research.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
761
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
73
Approximate Number of Patients:
423041
