DISCO Celebrates National Minority Health Month

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For over twenty years, National Minority Health Month has been a reminder to 1) build awareness about the unequal burden of early death and illness in minority populations and 2) encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications.*

We know social characteristics and systemic barriers impact sleep quality and health outcomes in communities of color. DISCO proudly supports the health equity movement through its education and collaboration with Chicagoland communities and recognizes the efforts of those who have paved the way for our work.

*National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

The Importance of Latinx Representation in Aging and Health Research

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Clinical Research. Observational Research. Vaccine Research. What does it all mean and why is it so important that older adults participate in research? Northwestern University Researchers Mercedes Carnethon, PhD and Kristen Knutson, PhD are hosting a series of facilitated discussions on the meaning of ‘aging research’ and why diversity is critical to this work as part of their NIA-funded Disparities in Sleep and Cognition in Older Adults (DISCO) study.

Join the DISCO team virtually on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 3PM CST for a discussion facilitated in Spanish by Dr. Aida Giachello, Northwestern University Research Professor of Preventive Medicine, where the conversation will focus on research and aging in the Latinx community.

To register visit https://forms.gle/rHtjYXSAwvpDyjwP6, today!

How We’re Keeping Participants Safe

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Northwestern University and the DISCO team are dedicated to the safety of their employees and study participants. We have implemented the following procedures and guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We look forward to seeing you soon.

  1. Masks will be available for participants to wear upon entry to the clinic no matter their vaccination status.

  2. Study visits will be scheduled with 30 minutes of down time between the end of one visit and the beginning of another visit. This allows time for staff to sanitize the room and allow for airflow turnover in the room.

  3. Participants must also be masked the entire time unless it interferes with them conducting a portion of the exam. If participants must remove their masks to conduct a portion of the exam, staff will wear a face shield to further protect themselves and participant.

Note: The above procedures were put in place June 2021 and will continue to be adapted as university, city and state policies change.