Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation Research Project
“In November 2023, UCA WAVES registered as an independent 501c3 non-profit organization in the state of North Carolina. UCA WAVES, in partnership with Karen Community Farm at Oaky Grove, and with the support from North Carolina State Representative Maria Cervania and 13 North Carolina organizations, formed an Asian Pacific American health coalition to apply to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation research grant. The UCA WAVES-led coalition was selected as the only recipient of this grant in North Carolina.
The grant aims to “provide insights on the community conditions, health trends, and priorities impacting the health of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in North Carolina”.
The goal of the project
The project will take a multifaceted approach that includes an assessment of the statewide Asian American Native Hawaiians Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) community demographics and health status, in-depth discussion of health needs and barriers through focus groups, a comprehensive health survey, and in-depth interviews centering on lived experiences.
This funding opportunity is designed to advance North Carolina-specific learnings about the health priorities of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and the kinds of strategies and systems changes that could be successful in promoting and improving the overall health and well-being of these communities.
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