WORKING TOGETHER: GROW PR NETWORK’S SITE VISITS

PBRN

Connecting directly with primary care facilities is part of GROW PR Network’s objectives to understand the needs, and priorities, and explore effective ways of collaborating with our members. This past October 6, 2023, we visited Hospital General Castañer in Lares, Puerto Rico. With a mission focused on community services and outreach, the team led by…

Dra. Edna Acosta

Expertos en salud pública se unen a innovadora iniciativa de investigación comunitaria para combatir las disparidades de salud provocadas por la pobreza en Puerto Rico

Comunidad

El proyecto cuenta con una importante subvención de $6 millones por parte de los Institutos Nacionales de Salud. (San Juan, PR) – La doctora Edna Acosta Pérez, profesora asociada de la Escuela Graduada de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, será parte de una innovadora iniciativa de investigación para promover cambios estructurales y…

Breaking Barriers for Cancer Survivors: Investigating Social Determinants of Health in Clinical Trials to Promote Inclusivity

Research Studies

The study “Social Determinants of Health and the Participation of Cancer Survivors in Clinical Trials” (AACR Grant # 23-01-SDoH) aims to examine the relationship between Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) and participation in cancer-related clinical trials (CTs) to identify and address barriers disproportionately affecting Hispanic/Latino populations. The study will recruit 300 cancer survivors, with 150…