About

The mission of the Prevention Research Center of Michigan is to create and foster knowledge resulting in more effective public health programs and policies.  The Center conducts community-based prevention research to improve health and prevent disease, especially focused on populations with a disproportionate share of poor health outcomes. The Center builds upon existing long-term partnerships between the University of Michigan School of Public Health, community-based organizations, local health departments, and the Michigan Department of Community Health and other statewide health associations. The PRC/MI fact sheet describes our activities and projects in more detail.

Consistent with its theme, Closing Gaps and Improving Health in Partnership with Families and Communities, the Center conducts community-based participatory prevention research aimed at improving the health status and reducing morbidity and mortality among populations experiencing a disproportionate share of poor health outcomes. The interventions forming the basis for the research emphasize the role of families and communities in health promotion and disease prevention, and reflect the social ecological health model. These projects are guided by a set of Principles for Research in Community Based Public Health.

The PRC is composed of Administrative, Surveillance, Assurance, Dissemination and Training and Evaluation Cores. Surveillance and Assurance cores provide epidemiological data, G.I.S., health services and policy support to all projects. The Dissemination and Training Core carries out training programs with community leadership and health professionals and assists in the translation of successful research into policies and programs. The Evaluation Core designs and implement an evaluation plan for the PRC and provides technical assistance to PRC research projects and partners.

The PRC is governed by Community and State boards. Overall policy guidance is provided by the Coordinating Committee.

The Prevention Research Center is one of 33 centers nationwide funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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