Kansas Patients and Providers Engaged in Prevention Research
Registered Date:
Network Acronym:
KPPEPR
Network Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Status:
Established
Geo Location:
POINT (-94.609992 39.059984)
City:
Kansas City
State:
Kansas
Zip:
66160
Main Phone:
913-588-1956
Network Director Name:
Allen Greiner
Network Director Email:
agreiner@kumc.edu
Network Member Name:
Anthony Wellever
Network Member Email:
awellever@kumc.edu
Network Member Role:
Research Assistant Professor
Geographic Coverage:
State-wide
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Kansas
Network Founded:
January 1, 1992
Network Mission Statement:
The mission of the Kansas Research Network (KPEPR) is to conduct collaborative practice-based research to enhance primary care practice and promote the health of Kansans. The primary goal of the KPEPR is to enhance the translation of scientific discoveries into practical applications that can be delivered feasibly to the many patients who use primary care practices as their key point of entry to the health care system. The mission will be accomplished through the establishment of a network that advances the training of medical students and engages practicing physicians through active...
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Cancer*
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)*
Health literacy
Obesity*
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
Cancer: colorectal screening, breast screening, tobacco use
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
50
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
50
Approximate Number of Patients:
200000
