The VAQS (VA Quality Scholars) and HPEER (Health Professions Education Evaluation and Research) fellows look forward to introducing their fellowship programs and sharing about their current projects in supporting service on ethics committees, providing harm reduction resources, identifying and mitigating social isolation in older adults, and promoting Age Friendly Care in Veteran populations.
New Project Input – Ash Hughes & Aleece Caron briefly present a new project idea about cancer screening for some quick feedback and initial interest from our group
Carey’s Community Corner
Thank you to last week’s presenters from the VA; Mary, Megan, Opeyemi, Arit, & Gargi, who gave an excellent overview of their various projects and interests. If you are looking to connect and learn more, please don’t hesitate to reach out for an intro. We look forward to collaborating with the VA Quality Scholars & HPEERs in the future.
The CBRN interest form is now live! If you are interested in sharing works in progress, disseminating study results or getting feedback from our network in any way, complete this short form so we can get you on an upcoming agenda.
A new study from CWRU Doctoral candidate, Nichole Cobb, is looking for African American females to participate in interviews around relationship perspectives. See attached flyer for more details and feel free to share with your networks. Participants receive $50/interview.
The Population Health Research Institute is currently recruiting individuals interested in becoming Healthy Heart Ambassadors. This program supports adults with high blood pressure in learning how to monitor and manage their blood pressure. Interested individuals can learn more (flyer attached) and express interest by completing this short form: https://redcap.link/cvf68bu6.
See below Carey’s Community Corner and check out some of the local happenings now that spring is officially here!
For us, By us: LGBTQ Community Conversations (Policy Edition)
All are welcome. This is to learn what protections exist and what gaps need to be filled with ordinances that have teeth. That is where the community comes in.
March 24, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
4403 St. Claire Ave (Brownhoist Bldg.)
Metro Autism Workshop
April 10th (3 time slots available – flyer attached with more info!)
This free 3 hour hands on workshop is hosted by the MetroHealth Neurodevelopmental Clinic and is designed to provide practical tools for working with neurodivergent patients and clients.
