Mixed Network (a combination of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, nursing and/or other specialties)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Los Angeles
State:
California
Zip:
90803
Main Phone:
562-434-2000
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Lyndee Knox
PBRN Director Email:
lyndee.knox@lanetpbrn.net
PBRN Contact 1 Name:
Kevin Thomas
PBRN Contact 1 Role:
Assistant Director
Geographic Coverage:
Local or City-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
California
Network Founded:
2002
PBRN Mission Statement:
To improve primary health care services and quality of life for low-income minority and underserved families living in Southern California and contribute to reductions in health disparities through empowering and supporting health care providers and community-based organizations serving low-income communities to improve quality and access to primary and specialty care services, identify and implement innovations and best practices in treatment and service delivery, and participatory research and development partnerships with communities, community-based organizations and the safety net....
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disease (muscle, bone, joint conditions)
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Chronic pain
Coordination of care for complex patients
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Health literacy
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Population health
Medication management
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians: