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Health Research and Evaluation for Communities

Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Section and Workgroup

The two complementary entities will advance the science and practice for health, wellbeing, and access to high-quality health care, public health, and social services for all persons regardless of sociodemographic, health, or economic backgrounds.

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Welcome to the University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine, Workgroup on Health Research and Evaluation for Communities website. This website also serves the Division of Epidemiology’s Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Section.

Incredible scientific advancements are happening every day within health, behavioral, and social sciences. These advancements are improving clinical care, patient health, and quality of life. The faculty, staff, students, and trainees associated with our Workgroup and Section are dedicated to researching the practices, methods, and approaches that will ensure that these advancements reach every community. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the exciting and impactful work of these scholars as well as opportunities for collaboration.

Sincerely,

Jerry Cochran, PhD, MSW – Professor of Epidemiology              

Megan E. Vanneman PhD, MPH – Associate Professor of Epidemiology

Drs. Jerry Cochran and Megan E Vanneman
Drs. Jerry Cochran and Megan E Vanneman

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