Programs

  • U.S.-Caribbean Health Disparities Research Partnership

    The Sullivan Alliance has developed an international consortium that is building a U.S.-Caribbean health disparities research partnership that responds to The Institute of Medicines 2009 Report, U.S. Commitment to Global Health: Recommendations for the Public and Private Sector, by conducting research that lessens knowledge gaps about global heath disparities. The partnerships research goals include:Exploring the similarities and differences in health disparities between English-speaking American and Caribbean populations of African descent,Advancing the global health disparities research agenda in real and timely ways, andEnhancing the professional development of U.S.-Caribbean researchers/scientists.The project focuses on epidemiological research in order to advance understanding of the relationships among health factors such as: history-ancestry, language, indigenous health practices, life styles, and socioeconomic status.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $883.6K

  • Diversity in Health Professions Workforce

    The Sullivan Alliance has received a multi-year grant through 2017 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support the Alliances work to increase the diversity of the health professions workforce. The Sullivan Alliance and its state alliance partners and their programs employ strategies to improve the recruitment of underrepresented populations to health careers. This grant also makes it possible for the Alliance to work with states to create avenues to expand the oral health workforce to include mid-level dental providers.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $170.9K

  • Bioresearch Workforce Diversity Initiatives

    Activities related to efforts to increase the diversity of our nations bioresearch work force which included administrative and programmatic support to the AAMP leadership in establishing senior working groups in support of NIH/NRMN activities.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $36.7K