Thomas Jefferson University's mission is to improve lives. The University is a national leader in professional education, preparing students for the future of work, while also engaging in groundbreaking research and creative discovery. Dedicated to inclusive and experiential learning, Jefferson fosters transdisciplinary collaboration, embraces social responsibility, and celebrates the value of diverse identities and perspectives.
Grants Awarded
From Emergency Department to Engagement-Designing a High-Acuity Care Cascade for people with OUD
- Year Awarded:
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2026
- Grant Program:
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Scattergood Transformation
- Grant Amount:
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$160,000
This project aims to build a real-time clinical dashboard that links electronic
health record data with HealthShare Exchange regional data to track patients
with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient
settings. By applying a ""cascade-of-care"" framework to high-acuity hospital
environments, the tool aims to identify patients earlier in their care journey and
detect specific gaps where individuals fall out of treatment. Ultimately, this data-
driven approach will support both immediate clinical interventions for individuals and regional system-level improvements to enhance long-term recovery outcomes in Philadelphia.
Building a Scalable & Sustainable Model for School-Based Health in Philadelphia
- Year Awarded:
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2023
- Grant Program:
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Daring Ideas
- Grant Amount:
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$30,000
Building a Scalable & Sustainable Model for School-Based Health in Philadelphia: Our overarching project seeks to implement a scalable, sustainable model for high-quality school-based health centers (SBHC) within The School District of Philadelphia (SDP). SDP will own the model, and Jefferson will be the clinical partner that supports planning, implementation, and evaluation. Our project team will 1) work with experts in school-based integrated healthcare delivery to assess existing models of care and identify best practices; 2) convene diverse stakeholder groups to gather needed data to ensure that the proposed model addresses community needs; and 3) develop initial evaluation metrics and plans. The end goal is to then support SDP to connect and partner with health systems in Philadelphia to replicate and scale the model across many of the District’s 238 schools, with the potential of advancing access to care for over 114,000 families.
SEPTA Trauma-Informed Conflict Resolution
- Year Awarded:
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2022
- Grant Program:
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Daring Ideas
- Grant Amount:
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$30,000
With support from the Scattergood Foundation, Jefferson's Trauma Education Network (J-TEN) expanded trauma-informed education through monthly trainings, workshops, and an annual conference that reached professionals, students, caregivers, and community members across the region and beyond. Building on this work, J-TEN partnered with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to develop a trauma-informed online training focused on stress, conflict resolution, and strategies for improving workplace communication and culture. The self-paced course was designed for integration into SEPTA's existing learning platform, extending trauma-informed practices to its workforce.
Jefferson Trauma Education Network (J-TEN)
- Year Awarded:
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2017
- Grant Program:
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Daring Ideas
- Grant Amount:
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$45,000
The Jefferson Center for Innovative Trauma Education (J-CITE) expanded access to trauma-informed education and training for professionals, students, paraprofessionals, and community members working with individuals and communities affected by trauma, poverty, and violence. Through interdisciplinary training, community partnerships, and the development of practical resources, the center strengthened trauma-informed practice across sectors while advancing research, workforce development, and the dissemination of evidence-based approaches to trauma care within Philadelphia and beyond.
