by Mosae | Feb 23, 2023 | our team
LaPrincess C. Brewer, MD, MPH, FACC, FASPC, FACP Dr. LaPrincess Brewer is a cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine within the Mayo Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in Rochester, MN. She is the first African-American woman cardiologist on the Mayo... by Mosae | Feb 16, 2023 | our work
Dr. Brewer and the FAITH! program conduct research using the principles of community-based participatory research, or CBPR. This strategy highlights the importance of including community partners in every step of the research process, from developing a research idea... by Mosae | Feb 16, 2023 | our work
In addition to primary cardiovascular disease prevention through health promotion, Dr. Brewer also focuses research on secondary prevention. This includes looking for ways to improve recovery and resulting lifestyle changes after a cardiac event to prevent an... by Mosae | Feb 16, 2023 | our work
The FAITH! program’s research involves collaborations with the community, and in 2019 a new project was initiated that partnered with local Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). The study was created in response to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... by Mosae | Feb 16, 2023 | our work
As the COVID-19 pandemic began, Dr. Brewer and the FAITH! team shifted the focus of their research to address the disparate impact of COVID-19 on underrepresented populations such as African-Americans. They completed several outreach initiatives investigating vaccine... 