Digital Partnerships for Health

In the past, HHPC’s research goal has been accomplished via the creation and evaluation of GetHealthyHarlem.org, a health information website where Harlem residents, businesses and organizations can find local information about getting and staying healthy. It is the result of years of collaboration between the HHPC, community members, and leaders.

GetHealthyHarlem.org combines health information with social networking to create an online community capable of connecting and educating Harlem residents around health and wellness issues. As a culturally inclusive online communication portal, the website serves in partnership with the community to address a broad spectrum of locally relevant health issues through a dynamic interactive environment.

In terms of future research, HHPC recently received notice that it has been awarded renewed funding by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for an additional five year period (2009 - 2014). Funding will support the HHPC’s continued existence as one of the CDC’s Prevention Research Centers and will provide for the implementation and evaluation of an intervention project aimed at improving awareness and self-management of hypertension.