He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.
—Arabian Proverb
CTSI’s Community PARTners is committed to educating people about their health and how research is improving health care. Through this program, local community leaders, health professionals, and biomedical researchers are working to create a healthier population in the region and to develop a research-informed public that actively supports and participates in clinical research.
Outreach events are one way that Community PARTners communicates with the public, and it collaborates with various organizations and groups on ways of bringing programs and information to the people. Such events include
- health screenings
- health and wellness programs
- speakers for community events
- information about clinical research being done at the University of Pittsburgh
- news about recent research findings
Through Community PARTners, for example, community groups concerned about diabetes—a disease afflicting nearly 21 million Americans or about 7 percent of the population—can learn about risk factors and treatment options, educational programs, and opportunities to participate in health screenings and clinical research studies. Other commonly addressed topics include high blood pressure, stroke, asthma, smoking cessation, sleep apnea, obesity, depression, and HIV/AIDS. See the Community Calendar for a listing of upcoming events, or sign up to receive electronic notification of new Community PARTner activities as they are scheduled.
If you represent a community group and would like to collaborate with CTSI on an upcoming event, contact one of the Community PARTners coordinators:
- Sherry Brooks—412-864-3463 / shb36@pitt.edu
- Mary Fisher—412-864-3465 / mff5@pitt.edu
For more information:
www.250andfit.com – A Web site created by the
Allegheny Conference on Community Development to feature fitness resources, articles, and other
information keyed to the celebration of Pittsburgh’s 250 anniversary in 2008.
