GOALS
OUR GOALS
SUPPORT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
We understand that the gold standard of population research is a broad epidemiological study of the selected population; unfortunately, these projects are expensive and laborious undertakings. Data collection and research output that supports successful funding applications is the priority for Year 1 of the Lincoln Project. Our data are collected and analyzed in a manner that meets the rigorous standards for epidemiology research, and, interim data, such as filtered death certificate data, are used to inform unique, small-scale intervention projects that support manuscript output and grant applications.
CHARACTERIZE THE OHPND COHORT
We identified cases of OHPND in 29 counties in eastern North Carolina that occurred in 2014-2016. Death certificates, Medical Examiner reports, patient medical histories, and EMS emergency encounters provide vital data regarding the demographics and contributing medical conditions that increase the risk for OHPND. Analysis of geospatial data will allow the Lincoln team to identify ‘hot spots’ of OHPND activity. The Lincoln Project team will also communicate with communities through tools such as the Needs Assessment Survey to identify unique contributing factors and community resources. Analysis of collected data will allow us to identify the fundamental factors contributing to OHPND.
BUILD PARTNERSHIPS
Intervention efforts will rely on Volunteer Community Health Workers (VCHWs) who are uniquely qualified to build bridges in target communities. By relying on those who are already locally invested, the Lincoln team hopes to transcend common barriers to community health interventions and partner with community members, community leaders; social service groups; philanthropies; community-based, faith-based and community development organizations; public health and health care providers; hospitals and universities to develop effective health interventions.
ENCOURAGE A COMMUNITY OF HEALTH