2025 CCaTS CHAMP Awardees Announced

The Mayo Clinic Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCaTS) is excited to announce the 2025 recipients of the CHAMP (Community Health Assessment and Improvement Measures Program) Partnership Development and Research Awards.

 These awards support community-academic partnerships focused on addressing community health priorities. Since the program began, CHAMP has supported over 28 projects across seven award cycles. In 2025, four new projects will join this impactful program.

Enhancing Preventive Health Through Data-Driven Mobile Health Unit Deployment and Community Engagement

Dr. Trent Anderson and Dr. Chung Wi 

This CHAMP Research project expands Mayo Clinic Health System’s Mobile Health Units in underserved areas of Wisconsin and Minnesota. By using data and community feedback, the team aims to close gaps in preventive care. In partnership with WellShare of Minnesota, the team has already co-hosted three events in 2025, offering education, A1C testing, Pap smears, and research opportunities to nearly 100 residents.

Mindful Hearts Phase 2: Developing a Technology-Enhanced Stress Management Program

Dr. Laura Suarez Pardo

This CHAMP Research project focuses on co-developing and evaluating a culturally responsive Mindfulness-Based Intervention (MBI) called Mindful Hearts, designed specifically for underserved individuals in Minnesota. The goal of the project is to reduce perceived stress and improve cardiovascular health. The community partner is Rochester Healthy Communities Project (RHCP) of Rochester, Minnesota.

Building a Community-Academic Partnership to Advance Traumatic Brain Injury

Dr. Dmitry Esterov 

This CHAMP Partnership Development project focuses on expanding partnerships within underserved Minnesota by assessing community needs and priorities, and developing health interventions that address the burdens associated with TBI and associated mental health and substance use. The community partner is Red Lake Comprehensive Health Services of Red Lake, Minnesota.

Know. Connect. Support: Enhancing Brain Health Literacy, Resource Awareness, and Resources Navigation for Community Residents

Dr. John Lucas 

This CHAMP Partnership Development project focuses on partnering with 2nd Mile Ministries of Jacksonville, Florida, to promote brain health and support people with memory loss in Brentwood and Jacksonville. The team will work collaboratively to create, implement, and evaluate the impact of community-developed brain health information and resources on residents and caregivers.