Social Care in Chronic Disease Collaborative

Advancing Social Care in Chronic Disease

Founded in 2019 at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, we lead research on how social context shapes chronic disease management

What We Want To Accomplish

Research

Collaborate across public health, medicine, and social sciences to assess innovative solutions that address the social factors influencing health outcomes.

Mentor

Offer comprehensive hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world project experience that prepares the next generation of public health and research leaders.

Influence

Bridge the gap between discovery and delivery to translate research and innovations into clinical and public health practice and policy advancement.

Why Our Work Matters

We’re dedicated to advancing innovative solutions that address social and economic barriers, like food insecurity and out-of-pocket medical costs, which prevent people with chronic diseases from achieving optimal health.

Most Recent Project

LINKD

For many people with diabetes, the hardest part of managing the disease has little to do with medication. Trouble affording food, unstable housing, unreliable transportation, isolation, and high out-of-pocket costs of care make it harder to keep blood sugar under control. The study will examine how certain tools, resources, and types of support relate to diabetes management and overall well-being. What we learn may help inform future programs for people living with diabetes.