U54HD113179

Maternal American-Indian Rural Community Health (MARCH) - Maternal American Indian Rural Community Health Research Center of Excellence | M.A.R.C.H. Project Summary

The purpose of the Maternal American Indian Rural Community Health Research Center of Excellence (M.A.R.C.H.) is to provide a platform for researchers, tribal nations, rural communities, and key stakeholders to engage in bidirectional communications on maternal health, in particular drivers of mortality and severe morbidity.

All center components revolve around two populations with stark health disparities in our region – American Indian and rural residents. Novel mechanisms for improving access to care and creating a better understanding of barriers to and facilitators of accessing care feed into the overarching theme of the center and the projects proposed.

The key elements of M.A.R.C.H. include 1) multi-layered and novel projects that have emerged from long-standing community relationships with the goal of addressing preventable maternal mortality, decreasing severe maternal morbidity, and promoting maternal health equity; 2) a community engagement core that will serve as a central hub to connect M.A.R.C.H. activities with the vast network of partners; and 3) a training core which will support project-specific training needs, as well as an overall structure of training focused on cultural competency and health research literacy.

Avera Mckennan

TO CONDUCT AND SUPPORT LABORATORY RESEARCH, CLINICAL TRIALS, AND STUDIES WITH PEOPLE THAT EXPLORE HEALTH PROCESSES. NICHD RESEARCHERS EXAMINE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT, BIOLOGIC AND REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTIONS, BEHAVIOR PATTERNS, AND POPULATION DYNAMICS TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN THE HEALTH OF ALL PEOPLE. TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF DISABILITIES, DISEASES, AND DEFECTS ON THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS. WITH THIS INFORMATION, THE NICHD HOPES TO RESTORE, INCREASE, AND MAXIMIZE THE CAPABILITIES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DISEASE AND INJURY. TO SPONSOR TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SCIENTISTS, DOCTORS, AND RESEARCHERS TO ENSURE THAT NICHD RESEARCH CAN CONTINUE. BY TRAINING THESE PROFESSIONALS IN THE LATEST RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES, THE NICHD WILL BE ABLE TO CONDUCT ITS RESEARCH AND MAKE HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRESS UNTIL ALL CHILDREN, ADULTS, FAMILIES, AND POPULATIONS ENJOY GOOD HEALTH. THE MISSION OF THE NICHD IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY PERSON IS BORN HEALTHY AND WANTED, THAT WOMEN SUFFER NO HARMFUL EFFECTS FROM REPRODUCTIVE PROCESSES, AND THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE CHANCE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL FOR HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES, FREE FROM DISEASE OR DISABILITY, AND TO ENSURE THE HEALTH, PRODUCTIVITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGH OPTIMAL REHABILITATION.

93.865 - Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) [HHS - NIH]

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 571051005 United States

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Maternal Health Research Centers of Excellence (U54 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-HD-23-035)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 190% from $1,544,542 to $4,473,717.