Established in 2020, the Community Health Advocacy iNterventions Generating Equity (CHANGE) Team offers a platform for developing innovative community-based interventions to advance health equity among racial/ethnic minority and medically underserved populations. CHANGE is directed by Lovoria Williams, PhD, FNP-C, FAANP, FAAN, with critical guidance of an eight-member Community Advisory Board. The principles of community-based participatory action research guide all CHANGE Team projects.
College of Nursing CHANGE Team Community Health Advocacy Interventions Generating Equity
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About CHANGE
Mission:
The CHANGE team is dedicated to the advancement of health equity among racial/ethnic minorities and medically underserved populations through the implementation of service and collaborative community-engaged research interventions and policy changes.
Vision:
The elimination of health inequity attributable to Social Determinants of Health.
Goal:
To promote health equity through scientific discovery, research training and sustained community partnerships.
Objectives:
- Establish and maintain robust community relationships
- Develop and implement high-quality, culturally-adapted education and research
- Provide training opportunities for community members, faculty, staff and investigators
Commitments:
- Social justice and inclusivity
- Meaningful community involvement throughout all project aspects
- Shared resources
- Clear and transparent communication
- Sustained relationships
CHANGE Active Grants
| Title | Lead Investigator | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Disparities in Financial Toxicity, Cost-Related Health Literacy, and HealthCare Transitions among Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Survivors in Kentucky | Dr. Jean Edward | $50,000 |
| The Fit and Faithful Project: "Enhancing the Diabetes Prevention Program to prevent weigh loss among non-responders in a community-based lifestyle intervention" | Dr. Lovoria Williams | $2,966,335 |
