Recruitment Sites & Partnerships - The Behavior and Technology Lab at UNC

Recruitment Sites for BATLab Studies

	Atlanta: PRISM Health PRISM Health (Programs, Research, & Innovation in Sexual Minority Health) is based within the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta GA. Studies: iTech
	Birmingham: The University of Alabama at Birmingham The Department of Sociology features faculty who are either teaching specialists or leaders in research in a research-intensive environment. Studies: AllyQuest \| iTech \| Tough Talks - COVID
	Boston: The Fenway Institute The Fenway Institute is an interdisciplinary center for research, training, education, and policy development, focusing on national and international health issues. Our mission is to ensure access to quality, culturally competent medical and mental health care for traditionally underserved communities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and those affected by HIV/AIDS. Studies: iTech
	The Bronx: The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) is the only hospital in the Bronx exclusively dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of children. Nestled between Manhattan and Westchester County, CHAM is a premier academic children’s hospital, nationally renowned for its clinical excellence, innovative research and commitment to training the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. Studies: EPICC+ \| iTech \| Tough Talks
	Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina’s Behavior and Technology Lab (BATLab) works to facilitate health behavior change through conducting technology-based research on all aspects of sexual health including factors that impact the acquisition and transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. The BATLab is a part of the Division of Infectious Diseases in the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Studies: AllyQuest \| iTech \| POEMS \| Tough Talks
	Charleston: The Medical University of South Carolina The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is the premier biomedical research institution in South Carolina, with a record of more than $284 million in research funding in Fiscal Year 2019. This funding reflects the quality of the research and discovery at MUSC, a direct result of recruiting top scientists with a strategic focus to serve the needs of the people of South Carolina. Studies: AllyQuest
	Charlotte: RAIN RAIN empowers persons living with HIV and those at risk to be healthy and stigma free. Studies: AllyQuest \| iTech \| Tough Talks
	Charlotte: Amity Medical Group Together the Amity Medical Group partners represent over 50 years of quality health care in the Charlotte community. They have been recognized both locally and nationally for outstanding quality of care, community leadership, and service. Studies: EPICC+
	Chicago: Cook County Health The Department of Pediatrics at Cook County Health promotes the health of children and adolescents, delivers high-quality care, strongly advocates for children and adolescents, and is responsive to the changing needs of our community and society. Studies: EPICC+ \| iTech
	Detroit: Wayne State University Through our dedication and leadership, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized center of excellence in research. Our faculty lead the nation in many key research areas and their groundbreaking discoveries make a difference in the everyday lives of others around the corner and around the world, and we strive to continue making an impact by our groundbreaking research. Studies: AllyQuest
	Florida State University College of Medicine The Florida State University College of Medicine will educate and develop exemplary physicians who practice patient-centered health care, discover and advance knowledge, and are responsive to community needs, especially through service to elder, rural, minority, and underserved populations. Studies: EPICC+
	Houston: Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital Retrovirology Clinic provides comprehensive primary and specialty medical care and social services to HIV-infected and -exposed infants, children and adolescents. The clinic participates in the education of US and foreign health professionals and in clinical research in pediatric AIDS and currently operates programs in Houston, TX. Studies: iTech \| Tough Talks
	Houston: Harris Health PrEP Clinic at Thomas Street Harris Health System's Thomas Street Health Center is a freestanding clinic for patients affected by or living with HIV. Thomas Street provides multiple services under one roof to help patients get the necessary support to achieve healthy outcomes. Studies: EPICC+
	Jackson: University of Mississippi Medical Center The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s three-part mission is to improve the lives of Mississippians by educating tomorrow’s health care professionals, by conducting health sciences research, and by providing cutting-edge patient care. A major goal of the Medical Center is the elimination of differences in health status of Mississippians based on race, geography, income, or social status. Studies: iTech
	Los Angeles: Children's Hospital Los Angeles Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution that provides pediatric health care and helps our patients more than half a million times each year in a setting designed just for their needs. CHLA is a provider of more than $316.2 million in community benefits annually to children and families. Studies: iTech
	Montgomery: Medical Advocacy & Outreach Medical Advocacy and Outreach (MAO), formerly Medical AIDS Outreach and Montgomery AIDS Outreach, provides much needed health and wellness services benefiting people living with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and other life-threatening illnesses. Studies: EPICC+
	Orlando: Bliss Health BLISS Health provides a one-stop destination for sexually active people who want to protect their health and the health of their partners. The team –– which now consists of more than 30 individuals –– believes that sex should be fun and stress-free, but that requires education, testing, treatment and prevention. BLISS Health provides a full-suite of sexual health offerings ––both in person and via telemedicine –– including routine doctor’s visits, laboratory testing, prescription medication, and mental health support like counseling. In addition, the team offers a Care Management program for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. The Care Management program has a dedicated team of case managers who help patients receive assistance with housing, transportation, food, and medication. Studies: EPICC+
	New Brunswick: Rutgers University Breakthroughs in knowledge—technology, the humanities, or health care—are the essence of a top research university. At Rutgers, we have a strong track record of discovery—from finding a cure for tuberculosis to developing eco-friendly building materials, just to name a few. Studies: AllyQuest
	New York: PRIDE Consortium at Hunter CUNY Hunter College’s Promoting Resilience, Intersectionality, Diversity, and Equity in Health Research Consortium‘s (PRIDE Consortium) mission is to support research to understand the structural, social, and psychological determinants of health disparities for sexual and gender minority (SGM) communities and to design and implement empirically-supported interventions to reduce disparities among these communities in pursuit of health equity. Studies: iTech
	Philadelphia: Adolescent Initiative at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Since 1993, the Adolescent Initiative at Children’s Hospital has been a leader in the evaluation, prevention and care of adolescents living with HIV and prevention to high-risk youth. The clinic provides comprehensive, interdisciplinary primary and HIV specialty care. Studies: EPICC+ \| iTech
	Tampa: University of South Florida Infectious Diseases The Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases of the University of South Florida manages the full spectrum of infectious diseases, including bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic infections. Its integrated approach combines basic science research, translational trials and community research, along with dedicated bedside care. Studies: EPICC+ \| iTech \| Tough Talks
	Triangle Empowerment Center We are a local nonprofit community-based organization that serves the Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill and surrounding area. Our organization mainly focuses on minority rural health disparities. We also hold events for our regular clients. Our events are divided into 3 categories: fun social event, educational events, and volunteering. We do things like bowling, movies, dinners, game nights, dancing, mini-golf, beach trips, retreats, cook outs, volunteering, seminars, workshops, etc. Our events are drug free and alcohol free. Studies: EPICC+
	Tuscaloosa: Five Horizons Health Services Five Horizons Health Services strives to promote a healthy, compassionate, and educated community through medical care, prevention education, supportive services, advocacy, and research. Studies: EPICC+

	Advance Community Health We are on a mission to deliver quality, compassionate healthcare- every patient, every time- in response to the needs of our community. As a federally-funded Community Health Center since 1972, we have provided primary and preventive care to underserved areas and have reached out to meet specific community needs. We go to where the need is greatest.
	Center for Health Policy & Inequalities Research at Duke University The Center for Health Policy & Inequalities Research (CHPIR) is an instigator and facilitator of a broad range of health policy and health disparities research that address policy relevant issues. Activities focus on population based health research, health systems research, and intervention and evaluation research. The Center fosters an interdisciplinary collaborative investigative environment that also seeks to educate Duke students by providing experiences in working with our research teams and through individual mentorship. The Center is part of the Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI), joining them in their work to reduce health disparities. Together we recognize that local is global when dealing with health inequalities. So, in that spirit CHPIR enhances DGHI’s partnerships, research, and impact.
	Duke Health Duke Health conceptually integrates the Duke University School of Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System, Private Diagnostic Clinic (Duke physicians practice), and incorporates the health and health research programs within the Duke Global Health Institute as well as those in schools and centers across Duke University, including the Duke Robert J. Margolis Center for Health Policy. Duke Health is committed to conducting innovative basic and clinical research, rapidly translating breakthrough discoveries to patient care and population health, providing a unique educational experience to future clinical and scientific leaders, improving the health of populations, and actively seeking policy and intervention-based solutions to complex global health challenges. Underlying these ambitions is a belief that Duke Health is a destination for outstanding people and a dedication to continually explore new ways to help our people grow, collaborate and succeed.
	El Centro El Centro Hispano works to strengthen the community, build bridges, and serves as advocate for equity and inclusion of Hispanic/Latinos in the Triangle area of North Carolina.
	FHI 360 FHI 360 is an international nonprofit working to improve the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world.
	RAIN, Inc RAIN engages the community to transform lives and promote respect and dignity for all people touched by HIV through compassionate care, education and leadership development.
	Triad Health Project Triad Health Project provides emotional and practical support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, to their loved ones, and to those at risk for HIV/AIDS; implements strategies to educate those at risk and the community about HIV/AIDS; and advocates locally, regionally, and nationally for individuals and groups infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. They stand together for as long as it takes until HIV/AIDS is no more, promoting enlightenment, dignity, acceptance, understanding, and love; demonstrating that we are not only enduring this epidemic, but also prevailing over it.
	UNC Health Care UNC Health Care is a not-for-profit integrated health care system owned by the state of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill. Originally established Nov. 1, 1998, by N.C.G.S. 116-37, UNC Health Care currently comprises UNC Hospitals and its provider network, the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine, and eleven affiliate hospitals and hospital systems across the state.

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