December 10, 2014
Somali Tobacco Outreach & Research Initiative (STORI)
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Scott J. Leischow, Ph.D. Senior Associate Consultant II, Hematology/Oncology Mayo Clinic’s campus in Scottsdale, Arizona Abstract Somalis are the fourth largest refugee population in the United States.
Tags: Arizona project, health disparities, Mayo Clinic, pilot project 2015, project, Scott Leischow Ph.D., Somali Tobacco Outreach & Research Initiative, Somalis, tobacco cessation, tobacco use, tobacco use prevention
October 7, 2014
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Researchers Nandita Khera, Ph.D., M.P.H. Sunny Kim, Ph.D. Julie McNulty, Ph.D. Edna Ramos Summary Financial health is emerging as an important component of cancer survivorship.
Tags: Arizona project, health disparities, Julie McNulty Ph.D., Mayo Clinic, Nandita Khera Ph.D., project, Sunny Kim Ph.D.
October 7, 2014
Physical Activity and Healthy Weight for Latina Breast Cancer Survivors
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Researchers Linda Larkey, Ph.D. Donald W. Northfelt, M.D. Rebecca Lee Summary Testing effects of Latin Dance vs. Meditative Movement with breast cancer survivors (compared to control group).
Tags: Arizona project, Dr Donald W. Northfelt, Dr Linda Larkey, health disparities, Mayo Clinic
October 7, 2014
Navigation from Community to Clinic to Promote CRC Screening in Underserved Populations
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Researchers Linda Larkey, Ph.D. Usha Menon, Ph.D., R.N. Mignonne Guy, Ph.D. Summary The purpose of this study is to test effectiveness of community group education plus tailored navigation, versus community group education only, in increasing clinic attendance among low-income, multicultural Arizona residents, aged 50 to 75 years.
Tags: Arizona project, Dr Linda Larkey, health disparities, Mayo Clinic, project
September 3, 2014
NATO CAP: Networks Among Tribal Organizations for Clean Air Policies
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Researchers Scott J. Leischow, Ph.D. Patricia Nez Henderson, M.D. Samantha Sabo, Ph.D. Thomas Valente, Ph.D. Partner Navajo Nation
Tags: Arizona project, health disparities, Mayo Clinic, NATO CAP, Navajo Nation, project, Scott Leischow Ph.D.
September 3, 2014
Supportive Care Needs & Resource Assessment in Cancer Patients
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Researchers Scott J. Leischow, Ph.D. Julie McNulty, Ph.D. (Arizona State University) Sunny Kim, Ph.D. (Arizona State University) Edna Ramos
Tags: Arizona project, Arizona State University, cancer, Edna Ramos, http://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/african-american-professional-women-positive-on-medical-research, Julie McNulty Ph.D., project, Scott Leischow Ph.D., Sunny Kim Ph.D.
September 3, 2014
Community-based Diabetes Prevention for Obese Latino Youth
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Researchers Gabriel Shaibi, Ph.D. Colleen Keller, Ph.D. Darya McClain, Ph.D. Felipe Castro, Ph.D. Yolanda Konopken Partners St. Vincent de Paul Medical and Dental Clinic Lincoln Family YMCA
Tags: Arizona project, diabetes, Gabriel Shaibi Ph.D., health disparities, Latino youth, Mayo Clinic, obesity, project
September 3, 2014
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Researchers Celine M. Vachon, Ph.D. Carmen Radecki Breitkopf, Ph.D. Site Mountain Park Health Center – Baseline Clinic
Tags: Arizona project, Celine M. Vachon Ph.D., Dr Carmen Radecki Breitkopf, Mountain Park Health Center, project