May 11, 2016
Somali Tobacco Outreach and Research Initiative
Researchers study tobacco use in Somali community where 36 percent smoke cigarettes. In a pilot project funded by the Office of Health Disparities Research, Arizona researchers have gathered baseline data on tobacco use in the Somali refugee community, with the ultimate goal of reducing tobacco-related health disparities. A team led by Scott Leischow, Ph.D., has partnered […]
Tags: Arizona news, Janet M. Okamoto Ph.D., news, Scott Leischow Ph.D., Somali, tobacco control
April 19, 2016
Researchers Partner with Navajo Nation on Smoke-Free Policies
Since the 1970s, exposure to secondhand smoke has decreased dramatically in the U.S. with implementation of smoke-free policies in many states and communities. However, these protections do not apply on tribal lands, where secondhand smoke continues to pose a health risk in indoor environments like workplaces and casinos. Mayo researcher Scott Leischow, Ph.D., Hematology/Oncology/Health Sciences Research, […]
Tags: Arizona news, health disparities, Mayo Clinic, Native American, Navajo Nation, news, Scott Leischow Ph.D., secondhand smoke, smoke-free policy, tobacco control
December 11, 2014
OHDR Funds Research Related to African-American, Somali, Alaska Native Populations
The Mayo Clinic Office of Health Disparities Research (OHDR) is pleased to announce funding awards for five pilot projects in 2015 that will target health disparities in African-American, Somali, Alaska Native and other populations. The OHDR provides seed funding annually to Mayo Clinic scientists to facilitate research that will lead to extramural funding in health […]
Tags: African-American, Alaska Native, Christi A. Patten Ph.D., health disparities, Mark L. Wieland M.D., Mary O'Connor M.D., Mayo Clinic, news, Scott Leischow Ph.D., Somali, Yonas E. Geda M.D.
December 10, 2014
Somali Tobacco Outreach & Research Initiative (STORI)
By OHDR Admin
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.
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December 10, 2014
Meet Investigator Scott Leischow, Ph.D.
At the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, hundreds of researchers dedicate their professional lives to reducing the burden of cancer. Each one has a unique story. In the latest issue of Forefront, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center’s online magazine, behavioral scientist and health disparities researcher Scott J. Leischow, Ph.D., describes his research interests, including best practices for […]
Tags: Arizona news, health disparities, Mayo Clinic, news, Scott Leischow Ph.D., tobacco use prevention
September 19, 2014
By OHDR Admin
Mayo Clinic’s partnership with Arizona State University fosters medical innovation and health transformation, including advancing new knowledge and discovery, tools, treatments and educational programs to enhance health outcomes. About Mayo Clinic and Arizona State University Additional community partnerships through the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University collaboration
Tags: Arizona State University, community partner, health disparities, Mayo Clinic, Scott Leischow Ph.D.
September 3, 2014
NATO CAP: Networks Among Tribal Organizations for Clean Air Policies
By OHDR Admin
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
By OHDR Admin
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.
May 15, 2014
Mayo Researchers Present to Society of Behavioral Medicine
Mayo Clinic health disparities researchers participated at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, held in Philadelphia from April 23 to April 26, 2014.
Tags: Dr Carmen Radecki Breitkopf, health disparities, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota news, news, Scott Leischow Ph.D., Sean Phelan Ph.D., Society of Behavioral Medicine