Responding to the need for sustainable academic-community partnerships to address the burden of COVID-19 in Washington State Latinx communities, this project aims to develop an innovative bi-cultural, Bi-directional Research Digital Engagement (BRIDGE) project.

BRIDGE is a new partnership between the Latino Center for Health, the UW Department of Communications’ Center …

In collaboration with Sea Mar Community Health Centers, this research study seeks to survey 500 urban and rural Latino patients across WA State to better understand their experiences surrounding COVID-19, including experiences around health and wellbeing, housing, employment, immigration, safety, and attitudes towards vaccinations.

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In collaboration with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), this project seeks to identify the strengths and the barriers to accessing workers’ compensation experienced by Latino workers residing in Central Washington. Previous research suggests an underutilization of L&I services by Latino workers in the state as well …

This 3-year research project seeks to improve access to quality depression care for rural Latinos by addressing the shortage of Latinx paraprofessional providers who can deliver culturally tailored evidence-based treatment. In partnership with Heritage University and the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we will provide specialized curriculum in mental health …

Dr. Ramirez’s K12 research study will leverage the existing infrastructure of an ongoing research study led by Dr. Robert Penfold at Kaiser Permanente Washington. The study is testing an evidence-based program that provides digital and self-directed educational materials to family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). …

Funded by the Washington State Legislature, this study seeks to (1) identify the number of Latino physicians across the state, (2) describe their practice areas and geographic locations, and (3) develop and disseminate policy recommendations to meet the state’s growing need for Latino physicians. Data from the Washington State Department …