Health Research and Evaluation for Communities

Text in Image: Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series “Finding Requests for Applications in the Current Climate” Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations University of Utah and University of Utah Health The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) helps faculty, researchers, and administrators across campus engage with national and international corporate and private philanthropic organizations. They advise on foundation engagement and stewardship strategies, help identify and assess funding opportunities, offer strategic guidance for funder alignment, and support the development of competitive proposals (including draft reviews). March 12, 2026 12:30-1:30 PM For More Information, Visit tinyurl.com/skillbuildingseminarseries Image: University of Utah Health logo

Join us for the HREC Skill Building Seminar Series on March 12, 2026! 🌟 “Finding Requests for Applications in the Current Landscape” presented by the Office of Corporate and Foundations Relations. 📚 More information in bio 🔗 #research #seminarseries #internalmedicine #uofu

Text in Image: Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series Rita Osborn, MBA Former Executive Director Utah Center for Rural Health Southern Utah University February 13, 2026 12:30-1:30 PM For More Information, Visit tinyurl.com/skillbuildingseminarseries Image: Mrs. Rita Osborn and University of Utah Health logo

Join us for the HREC's Skill Building Seminar Series on 2/13/2026! 🌟 “Broadening the Scope of Your Research to Include Rural Communities” presented by Mrs. Rita Osborn. 📚 More information see link in bio. 🔗 #healthresearch #seminarseries #internalmedicine #uofu #uofuhealth #ruralhealth

Text in Image: Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series “Applying Implementation Science in Health Equity Research” Jennie Hill, PhD University of Utah School of Medicine January 23, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM For More Information, Visit tinyurl.com/skillbuildingseminarseries To RSVP, email hrec@hsc.utah.edu Image: University of Utah Health logo and Dr. Jennie Hill

Join us for the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series on 1/23/2026! 🌟 “Applying Implementation Science in Health Equity Research” presented by Jennie Hill, PhD. 📚 More information in bio 🔗 #healthresearch #seminarseries #internalmedicine #uofu #uofuhealth

Text in image: Call for Proposals! Overview The Health Research and Evaluation for Communities (HREC) Section and Workgroup will accept applications for up to $30,000. The purpose of these awards is to advance the science and practice for health, wellbeing, and access to high-quality health care, public health, and social services in Utah, the Intermountain West, and nation for all persons regardless of sociodemographic, health, or economic backgrounds. Eligible Applicants Only one research proposal per principal investigator (PI) will be reviewed. PI must possess primary faculty appointments within the University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine Mentored trainees (ie, postdocs, fellows, and residents) with an identified Department of Internal Medicine faculty mentor may also apply. Due May 8, 2026 at midnight Mountain Time Image: University of Utah Health Logo

📢 Exciting Announcement: A new call for proposals from the HREC Workgroup and Section is now open! For more information, please visit the link in our bio.

#HealthResearch #PilotGrant #FundingOpportunity #ResearchFunding #Utah #UofUHealth #InternalMedicine 🔬

Text in image: 5th Annual Partnership for Veteran and Military Health Presentation Highlights Epilepsy comorbidity phenotypes (ECPs) were helpful in predicting veterans likely to experience pain interference, sleep interference, worse mental health symptom severity, and worse quality of life while accounting for demographics, disease/injury characteristics, and military service characteristics. Current/ongoing research related to rural Veterans living with epilepsy showed early results indicating that demographic characteristics, epilepsy interference, and social vulnerability were key factors accounting for differential variance across a variety of psychosocial outcomes. Jack D Watson PhD, Elise V Bailey PhD, Amy K Henion MS, Shirin Saleh MS, Maddie Myers BA, and Mary Jo Pugh PhD

✨The presentation titled “Epilepsy Phenotypes and Associated Health Outcomes” by Dr. Watson was delivered at the 5th Annual Partnership for Veteran and Military Health. This research was supported by the HREC Pilot Grant Award. #VeteransHealth #ResearchInnovation @evbailey.bsky.social

A printed copy of Community Voices: University Neighborhood Partners, Volume 15 – Publication Report for 2025 resting on a table.

Stephanie had the incredible opportunity to represent the HREC Workgroup and Section at the Stronger Together: Building Lasting Campus–Community Partnerships workshop on 11/14/2025. She is grateful for the collective learning, great conversations, and connections made. ✨#UofU #CommunityEngagement

Final Notice Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Pilot Grant is open! Due November 14, 2025 at Midnight MST tinyurl.com/uuhrec

# Last Call for Proposals! Today marks the FINAL day to submit your proposals for the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Pilot Grant! For more details, visit link in bio.
#GrantOpportunity #LastDay #MakeADifference #HealthResearch #UofUHealth 🌟📝

Text in image: Call for Proposals! The Health Research and Evaluation for Communities (HREC) Section and Workgroup have set aside funding to support the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Pilot Grant. One grant of up to $30,000 or two grants of up to $15,000 each will be funded. Total available funding under this call will not exceed $30,000. To Get Started: Review deadlines, proposal guidelines, eligibility, and more at tinyurl.com/uuhrec. Due November 14, 2025 by Midnight MST Image: University of Utah Health logo, red megaphone

📢 The deadline for the HREC Pilot Grant is quickly approaching. Don’t let this incredible opportunity slip away! 💰 For more details, please visit our website. medicine.utah.edu/internal-med... #healthresearch #pilotgrant #fundingopportunity #researchfunding #utah #uofuhealth #internalmedicine🔬

Text in Image: Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series “Collaborating with Communities in Health Research and Evaluation” For More Information, Visit tinyurl.com/skillbuildingseminarseries November 21, 2025 1:30-2:30 PM Adrienne Cachelin PhD, M.Ed. University of Utah School of Environment, Society and Sustainability Melissa Yack Hall PhD, MPA University of Utah School of Medicine Kimberly Schmitz M.Ed. University Neighborhood Partners Image: Dr. Adrienne Cachelin, Dr. Melissa Hall, Ms. Kimberly Schmit and the University of Utah Health logo

Join us for the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series on 11/21/25! 🌟 “Collaborating with Communities in Health Research and Evaluation” panel discussion with Dr. Cachelin, Dr. Hall, & Ms. Schmit. 📚 More information in bio. 🔗 #healthresearch #uofu #internalmed

Text in image: Call for Proposals! Overview The Health Research and Evaluation for Communities (HREC) Section and Workgroup have set aside funding to support the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Pilot Grant. One grant of up to $30,000 or two grants of up to $15,000 each will be funded. Total available funding under this call will not exceed $30,000. The purpose of these awards is to advance the science and practice for health, wellbeing, and access to high-quality health care, public health, and social services in Utah, the Intermountain West, and nation for all persons regardless of sociodemographic, health, or economic backgrounds. Eligible Applicants Only one research proposal per principal investigator (PI) will be reviewed. PI must possess primary faculty appointments within the University of Utah Department of Internal Medicine Mentored trainees (ie, postdocs, fellows, and residents) with an identified Department of Internal Medicine faculty mentor may also apply. Due November 14, 2025 at midnight Mountain Time Image: University of Utah Health Logo

📢Do not miss out on this exceptional funding opportunity from the HREC Workgroup and Section! For further details, please visit the link in bio. #HealthResearch #PilotGrant #FundingOpportunity #ResearchFunding #Utah #UofUHealth #InternalMedicine 🔬

Text in image: Congratulations! Diana Naranjo, PHD, MPH Building on insights gained from her Health Research and Evaluation for Communities pilot grant, Dr. Naranjo will collaborate closely with Veterans and healthcare teams to identify the factors that facilitate or hinder access to specialty neurology services. By identifying those barriers and opportunities, she will lay the groundwork for expanding access to care. Image: Dr. Diana Naranjo

🎉Congratulations to Dr. Diana Naranjo for her VA QUERI Early Career Implementation Science Leadership Initiative award for the project titled “Optimizing Access to Neurology Specialty Care Among Veterans with Seizure Disorders”. 🇺🇸 #VeteranCare #HREC #VAResearch #UofUHealth

Text in Image: Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series “Navigating Grant Proposal Development in the Current Climate” For More Information, Visit tinyurl.com/skillbuildingseminarseries October 23, 2025 3:00-4:00 PM April F. Mohanty PhD, MPH University of Utah School of Medicine Richard E. Nelson PhD University of Utah School of Medicine Mary Jo Pugh PhD, RN University of Utah School of Medicine Julie E. Szymczak PhD University of Utah School of Medicine To RSVP, Email hrec@hsc.utah.edu Image: Drs. Mohanty, Nelson, Pugh, Szymczak, and University of Utah Health logo

Join us for the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series on 10/23/2025! 🌟 “Navigating Grant Proposal Development in the Current Climate” panel discussion with Drs. Mohanty, Nelson, Pugh, and Szymczak. 📚 More information in bio 🔗 #healthresearch #seminarseries

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity from the HREC Section & Workgroup! The feedback session is designed to help you create a competitive application. Email us to secure your place for the feedback session before today’s deadline! 🔔 #pilotgrant #healthresearch #uofuhealth #internalmedicine 🔬

Text in image: Publication Highlights “Meeting the needs of patients with substance use disorders (SUDs), complex comorbidity, and social determinants of poor health is challenging in traditional primary care environments...Primary care engagement, reduced acute care, and limited cost increases suggest high value in this IPC [interprofessional primary care] model and highlight the need to further study IPC in addressing addiction and social determinants of poor health.” Image: A doctor can be seen sitting at their desk, engaged in a conversation with two individuals.

📌For a more comprehensive insight into the publication by Drs. @ataylorkelley.bsky.social, Richard Nelson, @adamjgordon.bsky.social, Audrey Jones & the team be sure to read the article at doi.org/10.1080/1356.... 📕 #HealthResearch #SubstanceUseDisorder #uofuhealth #veteranshealth

Text in Image: Reminder! The Health Research and Evaluation for Communities (HREC) Section and Workgroup have set aside funding to support the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Pilot Grant. One grant of up to $30,000 or two grants of up to $15,000 each will be funded. Total available funding under this call will not exceed $30,000. The purpose of these awards is to advance the science and practice for health, wellbeing, and access to high-quality health care, public health, and social services in Utah, the Intermountain West, and nation for all persons regardless of sociodemographic, health, or economic backgrounds. Want to ensure that you have a competitive application? Schedule a feedback session by September 12, 2025 by emailing hrec@hsc.utah.edu. Image: Bell with one notification and the University of Utah Health logo

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity offered by the @uuhrec.bsky.social Section and Workgroup. One grant of up to $30,000 or two grants of $15,000 each are available for funding. For more details, please visit medicine.utah.edu/internal-med...!
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Text in Image: Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series “Using Research to Inform Local Policy and Practice” Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice is Utah’s federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). IDRPP was established in 1972 and was the first UCEDD program in the nation to focus on the educational and social needs of children with disabilities. Over our 50-year history, the Institute has grown into one of the largest UCEDD programs in the nation and is recognized as a pioneer in research, training, technical assistance, and services for children and adults with disabilities, families, and the professionals who serve them. September 11, 2025 3:00 - 4:00 PM For More Information, Visit tinyurl.com/skillbuildingseminarseries Image: University of Utah Health logo

Join us for the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Skill Building Seminar Series on 9/11/2025! 🌟 “Using Research to Inform Local Policy and Practice” presented by the Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice. 📚 More information in bio 🔗 #uofuhealth ‪@idrpp.bsky.social

Text in image: Call for Proposals! The Health Research and Evaluation for Communities (HREC) Section and Workgroup have set aside funding to support the Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Pilot Grant. One grant of up to $30,000 or two grants of up to $15,000 each will be funded. Total available funding under this call will not exceed $30,000. The purpose of these awards is to advance the science and practice for health, wellbeing, and access to high-quality health care, public health, and social services in Utah, the Intermountain West, and nation for all persons regardless of sociodemographic, health, or economic backgrounds. Get Started Review deadlines, proposal guidelines, eligibility, and more at tinyurl.com/uuhrec. Schedule a feedback session by September 12, 2025. Submit application by November 14, 2025. Image: University of Utah Health Logo

🌟Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! One grant of up to $30K OR two grants of up to $15K each will be funded. 💰 For additional information, please visit medicine.utah.edu/internal-med...! #healthresearch #pilotgrant #fundingopportunity #researchfunding #utah #uofuhealth #internalmedicine🔬

Text in image: Publication Highlight “The study showed that maintaining good oral health and utilizing dental services may be associated with lower fall risks, particularly among caregivers, suggesting the need for integrating oral health into fall prevention strategies.” Image: A hand, with a blue medical glove, pointing to a dental X-ray that appears on a desktop computer screen.

📌 For a deeper understanding of the publication by Dr. Erin Bouldin and her colleagues, Dr. Mohammed Alshanbari, check out the article at doi.org/10.1111/scd..... 📕#UofU #InternalMedicine #HealthResearch #OralHealth #DentalCare #Caregivers #TORCHLab

Image of a University of Utah Health fan and a Ceremonial Groundbreaking of the University of Utah Hospital and Health Campus in West Valley program.

Image of Mayra Sanchez, founder of Comunidad Materna, Stephanie Castro, Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Coordinator, and Rylee Curtis, Senior Director, Community Collaboration at University of Utah Health (left to right).

Image of Mayra Sanchez, founder of Comunidad Materna, Stephanie Castro, Health Research and Evaluation for Communities Coordinator, and Rylee Curtis, Senior Director, Community Collaboration at University of Utah Health (left to right).

Exciting developments for Utah's Westside! 🏥 Stephanie represented #HREC at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new @utah.edu Eccles Health Campus & Hospital—marking the University’s first off-campus facility. Learn more ➡️ healthcare.utah.edu/press-releas...