Active for Life Active for Life has been established to learn how to deliver research-based physical activity programs to large numbers of mid-life and older adults, and to sustain such programs through existing community institutions.
Cancer Communication Research Center
The primary goal of the Cancer Communication Research Center [CCRC] is to identify and describe optimal communication structures and processes in organizations that facilitate patient-centered communication in cancer care.
Center of Excellence for Training and Research Translation The mission of the Center of Excellence for Training and Research Translation is to enhance the public health impact of the WISEWOMAN program and the Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases through training and intervention translation initiatives.
Our Mission is to conduct research that can be translated into clinical practice, health promotion, and policies to influence the health of individuals and populations.
We partner with members, clinicians, fellow researchers, and local and national organizations.
Our work aims to improve quality of life and reduce health disparities through patient, community, and policy-centered research.
We study innovative technologies to enhance the impact and sustainability of evidence-based healthcare.
We provide value to our members by participating in nationally-funded clinical, behavioral change, and community trials, thus providing members access to new and innovative therapies.
We conduct research to address the Institute of Medicine’s goals for a reformed health care system that is safe, effective, timely, efficient, equitable, affordable, and patient-centered.
Healthy Aging for Older Adults The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website on healthy aging and prevention of illness, disability, and death associated with chronic disease among older adults.
