Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 1P20MD019799-01
Community Engagement Core
Recipient
OCHIN, INC.
Award Amount
$1,171,511.00
Ceiling
$1,171,511.00
Awarded
September 17, 2024
Identifier
1P20MD019799-01
The project focuses on community engagement to address health impacts related to extreme heat and poor air quality, especially in rural/low-income communities. It involves creating a community advisory board, collecting observational and interview data, and developing strategies for mitigation. Funded by NIH with an award amount of approximately $1.17 million, spanning from September 2024 to September 2027.
Description
This project aims to develop and evaluate community-led interventions to mitigate health impacts of extreme heat and poor air quality in vulnerable communities, through extensive community engagement and collaboration with health centers and community organizations.