IREACH
THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH
TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH

Explore our Research Initiatives and Programs
Northwest Health Education and Research Outcomes Network
The mission of Northwest Health Education and Research Outcomes Network, or NW HERON, is to improve the quality of clinical care and ameliorate health disparities in communities across Washington state and its bordering states.
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer’s Research
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer’s Research, or NEAR, combats disparities associated with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander groups.
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology
Native-Controlling Hypertension and Risk through Technology, or Native-CHART, aims to improve control of blood pressure and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease in American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders with diagnosed hypertension.
Native Center for Alcohol Research and Education
The mission of the Native Center for Alcohol Research and Education, or NCARE, is to optimize alcohol intervention research for public health in general and our Native community partners in particular.
Native Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research
The Native Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research, or NAD-RCMAR, aims to address the Alzheimer’s disease health disparities experienced by American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. NAD-RCMAR funds pilot studies through its career development program for early-to-mid-career investigators.
Latinx Health
IREACH is committed to improving Latinx health. Many Latinx communities in Washington state are in rural areas and have historically been underserved and underinsured. To reduce these disparities, we are dedicated to academic research and the formation of community partnerships that will make meaningful contributions to Latinx health.
Partnerships for Native Health
Partnerships for Native Health, or P4NH, is a legacy program of IREACH that conducted community-centered research, training, education, and outreach to improve the health and quality of life of American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
Recent News
New IREACH Faculty Hires
Dear IREACH team and community, As the Founding Director of IREACH, I am delighted to share news of several recent full time faculty hires. Please join me in welcoming new […]
IREACH Recognized at 2022 Apple Cup
Washington State University recognized IREACH, the WSU College of Nursing, and the American Heart Association at the 2022 Apple Cup for their goals to increase American Indian clinical trial participation […]
Patient and Provider Focus Groups
The INdians Transforming Alzheimer’s Care Treatment (INTACT) team has completed patient and provider focus groups which provided feedback on how to adapt Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias patient and caregiver educational material from the Dementia […]
We challenge the status quo and advance community health through partnerships and collaboration.

