Social Care in Chronic Disease Collaborative

Advancing Social Care in Chronic Disease

Founded in 2019 at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, we lead research on how social context shapes chronic disease management

What We Want To Accomplish

Research

Collaborate across public health, medicine, and social sciences to assess innovative solutions that address the social factors influencing health outcomes.

Mentor

Offer comprehensive hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world project experience that prepares the next generation of public health and research leaders.

Influence

Bridge the gap between discovery and delivery to translate research and innovations into clinical and public health practice and policy advancement.

Why Our Work Matters

We’re dedicated to advancing innovative solutions that address social and economic barriers, like food insecurity and out-of-pocket medical costs, which prevent people with chronic diseases from achieving optimal health.

Most Recent Project

Financial Navigation and Peer Support to Improve Diabetes Outcomes

For this pilot study, we aim to examine feasibility and acceptability of technology-supported financial navigation and financial navigation alongside peer support, and assess preliminary outcomes over a 6-month period. This study is being conducted with participants who have diabetes.