Program in Health Disparities Research

Annual Report 2014

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A Message from the Program Director 3

Community Health Advisory Council 4

Research Members 5

Research 11

Education 18

Community Engagement 18

Policy 25

Sponsored Events and Awards 26

Volunteer Activities 27

Table of Contents

A Message from the Program Director

When health inequity touches so many in our community here in Minnesota, nationally, and globally, it is particularly difficult to turn a blind eye. Being connected to Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR) means you, as a community member, business partner, or researcher, have chosen to be a part of this community of health disparity fighters. You have chosen to use your resources to make a difference in the health of our community.

This dedication makes us a community that shares a vision of hope and determination. Hope that everyone will have access to quality, affordable, comprehensive health care services regardless of their socioeconomic status and a focused determination to eliminating health disparities.

The end of 2014 marks the end of the calendar year, but not the end of the challenge in addressing health disparities. Program in Health Disparities Research will continue to take on the challenge of eliminating health inequity in our communities. Please join us in the challenge to eliminate health disparities. Make a commitment today to improve the care and quality of life for everyone in our community.

Warm regards,

Kola Okuyemi, MD, MPHDirector, Program in Health Disparities Research

This dedication makes us a

community that shares a vision

of hope and determination.

The Health Disparities Community Health Advisory Council meets bimonthly and consists of community leaders in a variety of fields, including health care, education, and law enforcement, providing important guidance and feedback for current and future research in health disparities.

Members of the council include:

Maria ArboledaCommunity Member

Diana Burgess Department of Veteran Affairs University of Minnesota

Monica Hurtado Organizing Apprenticeship Project

Kate LechnerWellShare

Barrett SewaliUniversity of Minnesota

Michele AllenUniversity of Minnesota

Kaia Erickson-PearsonUniversity of Minnesota

Clarence JonesSouthside Community Health Service

Tamiko RalstonRamsey County

Antonia WilcoxonDepartment of Human Services

Community Health Advisory Council

Advisory Council

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Tolulope Abikoye, MD, MPHHennepin County Medical Center

Khalid AdamDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Huda Ahmed, MS Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

James Allen, PhDDepartment of Biobehavioral Health and Population Sciences, University of Minnesota, Duluth

Michele Allen, MD, MS Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Kwao Amegashie, JDWest African Collaborative

Maria Arboleda Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota

Chrisa Arcan, PhDDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Kara Arzamendia, MPPChildren’s Defense Fund-Minnesota

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Tiffany Beckman, MD, MPH Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Ken Bence, MHA, MBA State Public Programs, Medica

Jill Bengston, MHAClinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota

Jerica Berge, PhD, MPH Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Colleen Bjerke, MPH School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Marva Bohen, MSMasonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

Zobeida Bonilla, PhD, MPHDivision of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

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Kathleen Call, PhDDivision of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Demeka Campbell, MDHealth Partners

Ben Capistrant, ScDDivision of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

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Caitlin Caspi, ScD Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Jose William Castellanos, MD, PhD

Debanjana Chatterjee, PhDDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota

Cari Clark, ScDDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Chesay Colson, MBAProgram in Health Disparities Research

Melissa ConwayCommunity Member

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Melinda Donaway, MSWMasonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

Brandon DrazichCommunity Member

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Milton Eder, PhDDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Kristin Eide, MPHDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Sara EischenDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Susan Everson-Rose, PhD, MPHDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

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Huda Farah, MS Program in Health Disparities Research, University of Minnesota

Miguel Fiol, MD Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota

Florence John, MD, MPHDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Jean Forster, PhD, MPH Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Steve Fu, MD, MSCEDepartment of Medicine, University of Minnesota

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Diego Garcia-Huidobro, MDDivision of Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota

Ann Garwick, PhD, RN, LP, LMFT, FAANSchool of Nursing, University of Minnesota

Oscar Garza, PhD, MBA, BSPS, BAPharmaceutical Care and Health Systems, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota

Cesar Gonzalez, PhDDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

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Morgan Grant, MS School of Nursing, University of Minnesota

Barbara Grossman, MBAUniversity of Minnesota Extension

Susan GustCommunity Development Consultant and Small Business Owner

Rodolfo Gutierrez, PhDHispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research

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Patrick Hammett, MADivision of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Nonye Harcourt, MPHLillehei Clinical Research Unit, University of Minnesota

Joel Hetler, PhDDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota

Rachelle Hill, PhD Research Data Center Administrator, Minnesota Population Center

Heather Hirsch, MPHMasonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota; Minnesota Cancer Alliance

Megan Hoffman, MA Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Health Equity, University of Minnesota

Wilhelmina Holder, MD CM, DTPH, MSWomen’s Initiative for Self Employment

Ora HokesCommunity Member

G. Ali HurtadoUniversity of Minnesota Extension

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Sulekha IbrahimUniversity of Minnesota

Ajay Israni, MD, MS Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

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Pamela Jo Johnson, PhD, MPH Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Robert Clarence Jones, MEdSouthside Community Health Services

Cathy Jordan, PhDDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota

Anne Joseph, MD, MPHDivision of General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota

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David KangCommunity Member

Anissa Keyes, MAArubah Emotional Health Services, PA

Carla KohlerCommunity Member

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Shirlynn LaChapelle, RN, SNPThe Minnesota Black Nurses Association

Kyle LauCollege of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota

Hee Lee, PhDSchool of Social Work, University of Minnesota

Richard Lee, PhDDepartment of Psychology, University of Minnesota

Melissa Lewis, PhDDepartment of Biobehavioral Health and Population Sciences, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Ray Lewis, MPH

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Shearwood McClelland, MDHarlem Hospital Center

Barbara McMorris, PhDSchool of Nursing, University of Minnesota

Eduardo Medina, MD, MPHUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Medical Resident

Tai Mendenhall, PhDDepartment of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota

Cari Michaels, MPHExtension, Children, Youth and Family Consortium, University of Minnesota

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Rebekah Nagler, PhDSchool of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Minnesota

Marilyn “Susie” Nanney, PhD, MPH Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Maria NavasSoLaHmo and West Side Community Health Services

Stephen Nelson, MDChildren’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

Charlotte Nitardy, PhD Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota

Dorjee NorbuNeighborhood House

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Jennifer O’Brien, MPHHennepin County Medical Center

Olamide Ojo-Fati, MDDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Kolawole Okuyemi, MD, MPHDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health , University of Minnesota

Tolulope Ola, PhD, MSc, BScMinnesota Population Center, University of Minnesota

Anthony Osifuye, BSCollege of Continuing Education, University of Minnesota

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Roshan PaudelAmerican Cancer Society

Teddie Potter, PhDSchool of Nursing, University of Minnesota

Kamala PuramAshaUSA

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Paul Ranelli, PhDCollege of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota - Duluth

Adeya Richmond, PhDHennepin County Medical Center

Sandra RiveraDepartment of Family Medicine and Community, University of Minnesota

Charles Rogers, PhDDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Elizabeth Rogers, MD, MASDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Lisa Rogers, MSDepartment of Surgery, University of Minnesota

Lillian Rubenstein, BAInternational Relations, Endocrinology & Diabetes

Wynfred Russell, MAAfrican Career, Education and Resource, Inc.

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Teresa Schicker, MPADepartment of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Meredith SchreierDepartment of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Barrett Sewali, MBChB Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Amy Shanafelt, MADepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

Jennifer Smith, BA Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota

John Song, MD, MPH, MAT Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Jamie Stang, PhD, MPH, RDDivision of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Robert Straka, Pharm.D.Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota

Amanda Sullivan, PhDDepartment of Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota

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Gretchen Taylor, MPH, RDDiabetes and Chronic Disease, Center for Health Promotion, Minnesota Department of Health

Joan Tebandeke, MACounseling Psychology, African Health Action

Janet Thomas, PhD, LPDivision of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Chelsey Thul, PhDDivision of Academic General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota

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Rachel Widome, PhDDivision of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

Erin Wilkins, MAFamily Tree Clinic

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Mary Yamashita, MD

Katherine Young, MPH, RDDepartment of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota

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Research

Publications

Elizabeth Allen:

1. Raleigh KK, Alexander BH, Olsen GW, Ramachandran G, Morey SZ, Church TR, Logan PW, Scott LL, Allen EM. Mortality and Cancer Incidence in Ammonium Perfluorooctanoate Production Workers. Occupational and Environmental Medicine. July 2014; 71(7):500-6. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2014-102109.

2. Allen EM, Alexander BH, MacLehose RF, Ramachandran G, Mandel JH. Mortality Experience Among Minnesota Taconite Mining Industry Workers. Occup Environ Med. November 2014;71(11):744-9. doi: 10.1136/oemed-2013-102000.

Michele Allen:

1. Svetaz MV, Garcia-Huidobro D, Allen M. Parents and Family Matter: Strategies for Developing Family-Centered Adolescent Care within Primary Care Practices. Primary Care. September 2014;41(3):489-506. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2014.05.004.

Brooke Cunningham:

1. Cunningham BA, Marsteller JA, Romano MJ, Carson KA, Noronha GJ, McGuire MJ, Yu A, Cooper LA. Perceptions of Health System Orientation: Quality, Patient Centeredness, and Cultural Competency. Med Care Res Rev. 2014 December;71(6):559-79. doi: 10.1177/1077558714557891. Epub 2014 Nov 10. PMID: 25389301.

2. Cunningham BA, Bonham VL, Sellers SL, Yeh HC, Cooper LA. Physicians’ Anxiety Due to Uncertainty and Use of Race in Medical Decision Making. Med Care. 2014 August;52(8):728-33. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0000000000000157. PMID: 25025871

3. Cunningham BA. Race: A Starting Place. Virtual Mentor. 2014 Jun 1;16(6):472-8. doi: 10.1001/Virtual Mentor.2014.16.06.msoc1-1406. PMID: 24955602.

Caitlin Caspi:

1. Allen JD, Caspi CE, Yang M, Tamers S, Stoddard A, Leyva B, Tucker-Seeley R, Sorensen G. Pathways Between Acculturation and Health Behaviors among Residents of Low-Income Housing: The Mediating Role of Social/Contextual Factors. Social Science and Medicine 2014; 123:26-36.

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2. Caspi CE, Davey CS, Nelson TF, Larson N, Kubik MY, Coombes B, Nanney MS. Disparities Persist in Nutrition Policies and Practices in Minnesota Secondary Schools. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2014.08.029. [Epub ahead of print].

3. Larson N, Davey CS, Coombes B, Caspi CE, Kubik MY, Nanney MS. Food and Beverage Promotions in Minnesota Schools: Secular Changes, Correlates, and Associations with Students’ Dietary Behaviors. Journal of School Health, 2014; 84(12):777-85.

Cari Clark:

1. Clark CJ, Everson-Rose SA, Alonso A, Spencer RA, Brady SS, Resnick MD, Borowsky IW, Connett JE, Krueger RF, Suglia SF. Effect of Partner Violence in Adolescence and Young Adulthood on Blood Pressure and Incident Hypertension. PLos One. March 2014; 9(3):e92204. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0092204.

2. Clark CJ, Lewis-Dmello A, Anders D, Parsons A, Nguyen-Feng V, Henn L, Emerson D. Trauma-Sensitive Yoga as an Adjunct Mental Health Treatment in Group Therapy for Survivors of Domestic Violence: A Feasibility Study. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practices. August 2014; 20(3):152-8. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.04.003.

3. Clark CJ, Spencer RA, Everson-Rose SA, Brady SS, Mason SM, Connett JE, Henderson KM, To M, Suglia SF. Dating Violence, Childhood Maltreatment, and BMI from Adolescence to Young Adulthood. Pediatrics. October 2014; 134(4):678-85. doi: 10.1542/peds.2014-1179.

Sue Everson-Rose:

1. Everson-Rose SA, Roetker NS, Lutsey PL, Kershaw KN, Longstreth WT Jr, Sacco RL, Diez Roux AV, Alonso A. Chronic Stress, Depressive Symptoms, Anger, Hostility, and Risk of Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Stroke: A Journal of Cerebral Circulation. August 2014; 45(8):2318-23. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.114.004815.

2. Johnson PJ, Ghildayal N, Rockwood T, Everson-Rose SA. Differences in Diabetes Self-Care Activities by Race/Ethnicity and Insulin Use. Diabetes Education. November - December 2014. 40(6):767-77. doi: 10.1177/0145721714552501.

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Caitlin Caspi, continued:

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Ann Joseph:

1. Fu SS, van Ryn M, Sherman SE, Burgess DJ, Noorbaloochi S, Clothier B, Taylor BC, Schlede CM, Burke RS, Joseph AM. Proactive tobacco treatment and population-level cessation: a pragmatic randomized clinical trial. JAMA Internal Medicine. May 2014; 174(5):671-7. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014.177.

2. Spector LG, Murphy SE, Wickham KM, Lindgren B, Joseph AM. Prenatal Tobacco Exposure and Cotinine in Newborn Dried Blood Spots. Pediatrics. June 2014; 133(6):e1632-8. doi: 10.1542/peds.2013-3118.

3. Burns RJ, Rothman AJ, Fu SS, Lindgren B, Joseph AM. The relation between social support and smoking cessation: revisiting an established measure to improve prediction. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. June 2014; 47(3):369-75. doi: 10.1007/s12160-013-9558-7.

Susie Nanney:

1. Gollust S, Weisman S, Callanan R, Benning S, Nanney MS. Use of Research Evidence in State Policymaking for Childhood Obesity Prevention in Minnesota. American Journal of Public Health, 2014:104(10):1894-1900

2. Kite H, Gollust S, Callanan R, Weisman S, Benning S, Nanney MS. Uses of Research Evidence in the State Legislative Process to Promote Active Environments in Minnesota. American Journal of Health Promotion, 2014:28(3)S44-S46

3. Nanney MS, Nelson T, Kubik MY, et al. Evaluating School Obesity-related Policies Using Surveillance Tools: Lessons from The ScOPE Study. Health Promotion Practice, 2014:15(5):622-628

Kola Okuyemi:

1. Reitzel LR, Kendzor DE, Nguyen N, Regan SD, Okuyemi KS, Castro Y, Wetter DW, Businelle MS. Shelter Proximity and Affect Among Homeless Smokers Making a Quit Attempt. American Journal of Health Behavior. March 2014; 38(2):161-9. doi: 10.5993/AJHB.38.2.1.

2. Hayes RB, Geller A, Churchill L, Jolicoeur D, Murray DM, Shoben A, David SP, Adams M, Okuyemi K, Fauver R, Gross R, Leone F, Xiao R, Waugh J, Crawford S, Ockene JK. Teaching Tobacco Dependence Treatment and Counseling Skills During Medical School: Rationale and Design of the Medical Students Helping Patients Quit Tobacco (MSQuit) Group Randomized Controlled Trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials. March 2014; 37(2):284-93. doi: 10.1016/j.cct.2014.01.008.

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Kola Okuyemi, continued:

3. Louwagie GM, Okuyemi KS, Ayo-Yusuf OA. Efficacy of Brief Motivational Interviewing on Smoking Cessation at Tuberculosis Clinics in Tshwane, South Africa: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Addiction (Abingdon, England). November 2014; 109(11):1942-52. doi: 10.1111/add.12671

Rebekah Pratt:

1. Haesly B, Nanney MS, Coulter S, Fong S, Pratt RJ. Impact on Staff of Improving Access to the School Breakfast Program: A Qualitative Study. The Journal of School Health. April 2014; 84(4):267-74. doi: 10.1111/josh.12142.

2. Raymond NC, Pratt RJ, Godecker A, Harrison PA, Kim H, Kuendig J, O’Brien JM. Addressing Perinatal Depression in a Group of Underserved Urban Women: A Focus Group Study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. September 2014; 14:336. doi: 10.1186/1471-2393-14-336.

3. Raymond NC, Osman W, O’Brien JM, Ali N, Kia F, Mohamed F, Mohamed A, Goldade KB, Pratt R, Okuyemi K. Culturally Informed Views on Cancer Screening: A Qualitative Research Study of the Differences Between Older and Younger Somali Immigrant Women. BMC Public Health. November 2014; 14:1188. doi: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-1188.

Charles Rogers:

1. Rogers, CR, Goodson, P, & Foster, MJ. (in-press). Factors Associated with Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Younger African American Men: A Systematic Review. Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice, Journal of of Health Disparities Research and Practice, Vol. 8 (2014-2015) Issue 3

2. Rogers, CR, Goodson, P. (2014). Male Role Norms, Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Young Adult African American Men. Frontiers in Public Health, 2(52), 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2014.00252. PMCID: PMC4245902.

3. Kaster, EC, Rogers, CR, Jeon, KC, & Rosen, B. (in-press). Getting to the Heart of Being the Match: A Qualitative Analysis of Bone Marrow Donor Recruitment and Retention among College Students. The Health Educator, 46(1), 14-19. NIHMSID: 613169.

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Elizabeth Rogers:

1. Rogers EA, Hessler DM, Bodenheimer TS, Ghorob A, Vittinghoff E, Thom DH. Diabetes Peer Coaching: Do “Better Patients” Make Better Coaches? Diabetes Educator. January - February 2014; 40(1):107-15. doi: 10.1177/0145721713513178.Reitzel LR, Nguyen N, Eischen S, Thomas J, Okuyemi KS. Is Smoking Cessation Associated with Worse Comorbid Substance Use outcomes Among Homeless Adults? Addiction (Abingdon, England). December 2014; 109(12):2098-104. doi: 10.1111/add.12688.

2. Rogers EA, Fine S, Handley MA, Davis H, Kass J, Schillinger D. Development and Early Implementation of the Bigger Picture, a Youth-Targeted Public Health Literacy Campaign to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Health Communications. 2014; 19 Suppl 2:144-60. doi: 10.1080/10810730.2014.940476.

Janet Thomas:

1. Khariwala SS, Scheuermann TS, Berg CJ, Hayes RB, Nollen NL, Thomas JL, Guo H, Ahluwalia JS, Benowitz NL. Cotinine and Tobacco-Specific Carcinogen Exposure Among Non-daily Smokers in a Multiethnic Sample. Nicotine & Tobacco Research; Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco. May 2014; 16(5):600-5. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntt194.

2. Reitzel LR, Nguyen N, Eischen S, Thomas J, Okuyemi KS. Is Smoking Cessation Associated with Worse Comorbid Substance Use outcomes Among Homeless Adults? Addiction (Abingdon, England). December 2014; 109(12):2098-104. doi: 10.1111/add.12688.

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Grants

Jerica Berge: Principal InvestigatorDates: 12/2014 - 11/2015 Funding Institution: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

Grant title: Addressing Unanswered Questions about the Home Environment and Childhood Obesity Disparities

Amount: $714,843

Kathleen Call: Principal InvestigatorDates: 06/01/2014 - 05/31/2015 Funding Institution: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant title: State Health Reform Assistance Network (SHRAN) 70881 (Blewett) Amount: $725,870

Dates: 02/01/2014 - 12/31/2014 Funding Institution: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant title: State Health Access Reform Evaluation (SHARE) 70498 (Blewett) Amount: $370,234

Dates: 08/01/2014 - 01/31/2016 Funding Institution: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant title: Comparing Health Insurance Measurement Error (CHIME) ID 29438 Amount: $283,753

Dates: 07/01/2014 - 03/31/2015 Funding Institution: Colorado Health Institute (CHI)

Grant title: 2015 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS) Technical Assistance Amount: $10,506

Cari Clark: Principal InvestigatorDates: 070/1/2014 - 06/30/2015 Funding institution: National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities Grant title: Loan Repayment Grant Amount: $8,459 in loan repayment

Dates: 07/01/2014 - 12/31/2015 Funding institution: Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota Grant title: Exploring Mental and Behavioral Health Outcomes Among Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Amount: $64,676

D. Erickson, L. Harnack: Principal Investigators Co-Investigator: Susie NanneyDates: 2014 - 2019 Funding Institution: CDC 3U48DP005022-01S1 Grant title: Impact of a Local Ordinance on Healthy Food Access.

Amount: $83,200

Diego Garcia-Huidobro: Principal InvestigatorDates: 10/01/2014 - 09/30/2016 Funding Institution: University of Minnesota, Clinical and Translational Science Institute Grant title: Feasibility of One-to-One Parenting Intervention to Prevent Substance Abuse in Latino Youth Amount: $15,998

Rachel Hardeman: Principal InvestigatorDates: 10/01/2014 - 10/01/2016 Funding Institution: University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute Grant title: 2014 University of Minnesota Clinical Translational Sciences Institute Training and Research Development Program Grant Amount: $36,000

Pamela Jo Johnson: Principal InvestigatorDates: 07/01/2014 - 06/30/2016 Funding Institution: Sime Fellowship, UMN Center for Spirituality & Healing Grant title: Integrative Therapies & Healing Practices for Wellbeing in Diverse Populations Amount: $179,182

Dates: 07/01/2014 - 12/31/2015 Funding Institution: University of Minnesota Community Collaborative Grant, CTSI-22480 Grant title: Impact of Complementary and Integrative Healthcare on Health & Wellbeing for Adults with Chronic Disease Amount: $64,752

Beth Rogers: Principal InvestigatorCo-Investigators: Sunny Chanthanouvong Dates: 08/01/2014 - 07/31/2015 Funding Institution: Program in Health Disparities Research, University of Minnesota Grant title: Increasing CRC Screening in the Laotian Community Amount: $25,000

Grants

Jerica Berge: Principal InvestigatorDates: 12/2014 - 11/2015 Funding Institution: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute

Grant title: Addressing Unanswered Questions about the Home Environment and Childhood Obesity Disparities

Amount: $714,843

Kathleen Call: Principal InvestigatorDates: 06/01/2014 - 05/31/2015 Funding Institution: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant title: State Health Reform Assistance Network (SHRAN) 70881 (Blewett) Amount: $725,870

Dates: 02/01/2014 - 12/31/2014 Funding Institution: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant title: State Health Access Reform Evaluation (SHARE) 70498 (Blewett) Amount: $370,234

Dates: 08/01/2014 - 01/31/2016 Funding Institution: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant title: Comparing Health Insurance Measurement Error (CHIME) ID 29438 Amount: $283,753

Dates: 07/01/2014 - 03/31/2015 Funding Institution: Colorado Health Institute (CHI)

Grant title: 2015 Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS) Technical Assistance Amount: $10,506

Cari Clark: Principal InvestigatorDates: 070/1/2014 - 06/30/2015 Funding institution: National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities Grant title: Loan Repayment Grant Amount: $8,459 in loan repayment

Dates: 07/01/2014 - 12/31/2015 Funding institution: Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota Grant title: Exploring Mental and Behavioral Health Outcomes Among Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence Amount: $64,676

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Summer Internship

The Health Disparities and Cancer Research Summer Undergraduate Internship includes hands-on experience in research addressing health disparities and cancer. Interns are matched with and supervised by experienced faculty mentors conducting research at the Program in Health Disparities Research and the Masonic Cancer Center.

Education

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Intern/School Mentor/UMN Department

Hemen Muleta Kola Okuyemi, MD, MPHJohn Hopkins University Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health

Nermine Abdelwahab Betsy Hirsch, PhDCarleton Colleg e Dept. of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Gabe Franta Charles R. Rogers, PhDUniversity of Minnesota Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health

Cynthia Chang Heather Stefanski, MD, PhDCarleton Colleg e Dept. of Pediatrics

Ted Bebi Natalia Tretyakova, PhDMacalester College Dept. of Medicinal Chemistry

Lourdes Bunay-Vivar Rebekah Pratt, PhDCollege of St. Scholastica Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health

Jessica Sukharan Scott Dehm, PhDUniversity of Minnesota Dept. of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Asma Adam Kola Okuyemi, MD, MPHConcordia College Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health

The Program in Health Diparities Research supports higher education through internships, mentorships, and research.

Health Equity Leadership and Mentoring

Effective mentoring is one of the most critical components of a successful academic career. The University of Minnesota Medical School’s Program in Health Disparities Research organizes and hosts a mentoring program, Health Equity Leadership and Mentoring (HELM), with the aim to enhance the academic excellence and leadership capacity of diverse faculty and health disparities researchers at the University of Minnesota and ultimately reduce health inequities. HELM focuses on some of the challenges scholars may face from minority, underserved groups and other faculty whose research is addressing health equity.

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Mentors:Name AffiliationChristine Danner, PhD Dept. of Family Medicine and Community HealthSue Everson-Rose, PhD, MPH Dept. of MedicineAjay Israni, MD, MS  Dept. of MedicineRhonda Jones-Webb, PhD  Epidemiology and Community HealthCathy Jordan, PhD Dept. of PediatricsAnne Joseph, MD, MPH   Dept. of MedicineHee Lee, PhD   School of Social WorkBarbara McMorris, PhD  School of NursingSusie Nanney, PhD, MPH, RD  Dept. of Family Medicine and Community HealthKola Okuyemi, MD, MPH   Dept. of Family Medicine and Community HealthTeddie Potter, PhD School of Nursing

Mentees:Name AffiliationTiffany Beckman, MD, MPH Dept. of Medicine Brooke Cunningham, MD, PhD Dept. of Family Medicine and Community HealthNaomi Duke, MD, MPH Dept. of PediatricsRoli Dwivedi, MD Dept. of Family Medicine and Community HealthOscar Garza, MBA, PhD College of PharmacyRachel Hardeman, PhD Dept. of MedicineMarchion Hinton Dept. of Family Medicine and Community HealthMelissa Lewis, PhD Dept. of Biobehavioral Health / Population, DuluthOlihe Okoro, M.Pharm, MPH, Ph.D. College of Pharmacology, DuluthRebekah Pratt, PhD Dept. of Family Medicine and Community HealthCharles Rogers, PhD Dept. of Family Medicine and Community HealthElizabeth Rogers, MD, MAS Dept. of MedicineKarim Sadak, MD, MPH, MSE Dept. of PediatricsRebecca Shlafer, PhD Dept. of Pediatrics

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Distinguised Visiting Scholar Series

The Distinguished Visiting Scholar Series on Health Disparities Research brings an acknowledged leader in health disparities research to the University to present lectures, visit community organizations, and meet in small groups with faculty, fellows, and students. This series is sponsored in partnership with the Medical School’s Program in Health Disparities Research, Center for Health Equity, and Minnesota Center for Cancer Collaborations.

Topic: Culture, Race, and Research: Negotiating the Journey Between the Head and the Heart Guest: Collins Airhihenbuwa, PhD, MPH Pennsylvania State University Date: May 7, 2014

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Cancer-Related Health Disparities Education and Career Development Program

The University of Minnesota Cancer-Related Health Disparities Education and Career Development Program is a joint training program in the Medical School and the School of Public Health for pre- and postdoctoral fellows committed to establishing careers in intervention research to reduce cancer-related disparities. This program, which began in September 2011 through a five-year grant from the National Cancer Institute, will train researchers to develop and evaluate interventions to reduce cancer-related inequities among disadvantaged populations in both clinical and population settings using a community-based participatory research framework. The program also intends to enhance the diversity of the research workforce in this area by recruiting individuals from underrepresented/disadvantaged populations.

The Postdoctoral Fellows in 2014 include:

Charles R. Rogers, PhD, CHES Elizabeth M. Allen, PhD, MPHCaitlin Caspi, ScD Enyinnaya Merengwa, MD, MPH, CPH

Community Research Institute

Community Research Institute (CRI) is a six-week workshop series designed to enhance the capacity of community organizational leaders and staff in health-related research methodology to be able to take the lead on and/or increase their partnership capacity in developing and conducting grant-fundable research projects.

Participating community organizations team up with University of Minnesota professionals to work collaboratively on different research topics, i.e. designing a research question & specific aims, ethics, community-engaged research, preparing a grant budget, and dissemination of community research results to diverse audiences.

Community Research Institute 2014 Participating Organizations

Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation Asha, USANational Sports Center Foundation Hearth ConnectionWest African Medical Missions Progressive Individual Resources, Inc.Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming (WISE) Inc.

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Community Dialogue Series

The Community Dialogue Series is a series of discussion events conducted in partnership with local community organizations to address health topics identified by community members. The goal of this program is to bring community members together with health experts for genuine dialogue on health disparities-related topics while providing tangible resources to enhance the discussion.

Title: African American Men’s Health - Super Bowl Event Speakers: Charles R. Rogers, PhD, CHES and Kola Okuyemi, MD, MPH Anika Foundation February 2, 2014

Title: Environmental Justice and Health Disparities Speaker: Sacoby Wilson, PhD, MS Women’s Environmental Institute May 29, 2014

Title: Research Findings on Autism in the Somali, Latino and Hmong Communities Speaker: Kathleen Call, PhD SOLAHMO June 28, 2014

Title: Breast Cancer Awareness - Scandal Premiere Pinked Out Party Speaker: Douglas Yee, MD and Susan Everson-Rose, PhD. MPH Anika Foundation September 25, 2014

Title: Hear from Our Community - Active Transportation Recommendations Speaker:Dr. Susie Nanney, PhD, MPH, RD Transequity Health Summit September 25, 2014

Title: Findings and Recommendations for Safe Routes to School Speaker: Huda Ahmed Little Earth Neighborhood Early Learning Center October 27, 2014

Title: Preliminary Results of Colon Cancer: iPrevent. iTreat. iBeat Speaker: Charles R. Rogers, PhD, CHES Sabathani Community Center November 8, 2014

Community EngagementThe Program in Health Disparities Research is engaged in the community through dialogue, clinics, and grants.

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Community Research Dialogue Series

Title: Trust and Trustworthiness in Research Partnerships: Historical Perspectives and Personal Reflections Speaker: Vanessa Northington Gamble Wilder Center January 22, 2015

Title: Learning from the Legacy of Henrietta Lacks - Advancing Research Ethics in Minnesota Speaker: Rebecca Skloot Northrop Auditorium November 14, 2014

Conference Series on Immigrant Mental Health

Title: Community-Driven Solutions to Address Behavioral Health Disparities in Immigrant Communities Speaker: Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, MD, PhD St. Mary’s University Center November 11, 2014

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23Clipper Clinic

Clipper Clinic provides quality healthcare in a comfortable and trusted event. Each Clipper Clinic is conducted in, and partnered with a local barbershop or beauty salon. At each event, free preventive health care services are provided for anyone in the community.

Wilson’s Image Barbers & Stylists Electra Beauty Salon March 1, 2014 April 26, 2014

Brian D’s Old School Barbers Beaux Le Tress Designers July 18, 2014 August 15, 2014

One 21 Urban Touch Barbers September 26, 2014 October 18, 2014

Karina’s Beauty Salon Clipper Clinic was presented at the November 11, 2014 142nd American Public Health Association. Speakers: Huda Ahmed and Clarence Jones (Southside Community Health Services) November 18th, 2014

Haircut City Ceci’s Beauty Salon November 22, 2014 December 13, 2014

Beaux Le Tress Designers December 19, 2014

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Pilot Grants

Increasing Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Laotian Community: Understanding Barriers and Health Literacy Community Investigator: Sunny Chanthanouvong, Lao Assistance Center of MinnesotaUniversity Investigator: Elizabeth Rogers, MD, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

From the Heart…Mindful Total Wellness Intervention Model to Reduce Health Disparities in the African American Community Community Investigator: Anika Robbins, The ANIKA Foundation University Investigator: Susan Everson-Rose, PhD, MPH, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Estimating the Exposure of the Hmong Community to Perfluorochemicals from Their Food Baskets Community Investigator: Karen Clark, Women’s Environmental InstituteUniversity Investigator: Matt Simcik, PhD, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota

A Shisha Smoking among East Africans in the Twin Cities: A Qualitative and Quantitative Investigation into an Emerging Health Crisis Amano Dube, Brian Coyle Community CenterJanet Thomas, PhD, LP, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota

Health Equity in Policy Initiative (HEPI) is a component of the Program in Health Disparities Research at the University of Minnesota Medical School launched in 2014 with Marilyn ‘Susie’ Nanney, PhD, Director and Huda Ahmed, MS, Associate Director. The HEPI project aims to bring the conversation forward to establishing policies that reduce and eliminate health disparities in our communities.

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Science Museum Cancer and the Human Body Exhibit January 25, 2014

2014 Health Disparities Roundtable: Mental Health and Affordable Care Act April 10, 2014

Indian Wellness Fair May 7, 2014

Cancer Disparities Grand Rounds Title: The Nitty Gritty of Racial Disparities in Prostate Cancer Speaker: Willie Underwood, III, M.D., MSci., MPH September 3, 2014

11th Annual Women’s Health Research Conference September 29, 2014

Advancing Cancer Health Equity Conference November 5, 2014

Travel Awards

The Program in Health Disparities Research (PHDR) in the University of Minnesota’s Medical School supports and funds the Community Member and Trainee Travel Awards. Travel Awards offers community members an opportunity to attend regional or national health disparities-related conferences. These awards focus on projects and research relating to health disparities studies by community members (non-University of Minnesota employees).

Rachel Hardeman, PhD Public Health Critical Race Praxis Institute Feb 16-19, 2014

Kyle Hill, PhD World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education May 19-24, 2014

Diego Garcia-Huidobro North American Primary Care Research Group Annual Meeting November 21-25, 2014

Sponsored Events and AwardsThe Program in Health Disparities Research sponsors a variety of events and awards.

Each year, PHDR members spend an afternoon volunteering at a local community organization. This year, the group made cookies at Open Arms in Minneapolis. Open Arms is the only nonprofit organization in Minnesota that cooks and delivers free meals specifically tailored to meet the nutrition needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, MS, ALS, breast cancer, and more than 60 other diseases.

Wedneday, November 19, 2014Open Arms of Minnesota2500 Bloomington Ave.Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Annual Volunteer Event

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