Greater health equity through inspired research
The Southwest Safety Net Embedded Scientist Training and Research (SSNE-STaR) Center, a partnership between ASU and Valleywise Health, is dedicated to improving health equity for underserved communities. Over two years, Scholars embedded in Arizona’s safety net organizations will gain hands-on experience while working to address the unique health needs of historically disadvantaged populations.
Numbers
8th
Arizona ranks 8th highest in maternal mortality rates (28.3 per 100k) across the U.S
90%
The percentage of Valleywise Health, a key partner of the SSNE-STaR, patients living below the federal poverty line
40%
The percentage of the 7 million Arizonans living in federally-designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs)
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