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By Angel Burtin

About This Research

This study is looking at the link between one’s neighborhood and CKM syndrome – or heart and kidney disease – in Milwaukee. Additionally, it will assess how social determinants influence risk factors and healthcare access for Milwaukee adults with CKM syndrome.

What this research study includes

This research involves a single in-person visit. During this visit, you will complete a questionnaire about your health, environment, and self-care, provide a small blood sample, and have your height, weight, and blood pressure measured. All participants will receive compensation for completing the visit.

Appointments for the in-person visit will be scheduled at the new ThriveOn Collaboration.

You may be eligible if you

Are 18 or older
Have any of the following: diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, or a BMI of 25 or higher
Reside in Milwaukee County

If you are interested

Please call us, and we’ll ask a few questions over the phone to determine your eligibility for the study. Alternatively, you can also respond to the questionnaire online.

Contact us

You can call us at 414-955-7376. Dr. Laura Hawks is the doctor conducting this study. A member of her team will be happy to talk more about this study with you.

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Post From Community: Paid Milwaukee research study seeks participants to uncover the link between neighborhoods and heart disease

by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
July 8, 2025

<h1>Post From Community: Paid Milwaukee research study seeks participants to uncover the link between neighborhoods and heart disease</h1>
<p class="byline">by Milwaukee NNS Reader Submission, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />July 8, 2025</p>
<p class="has-background" style="background-color: #e5e5e575"><em>Editor’s note: Post From Community is the place for community announcements and event postings. If you have a community-oriented event you feel our readers would be interested in, please </em><a href="/submit-a-story/"><strong><em>submit here</em></strong></a>.</p>
<p>By Angel Burtin</p>
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<h2>About This Research</h2>
<p>This study is looking at the link between one’s neighborhood and CKM syndrome – or heart and kidney disease – in Milwaukee. Additionally, it will assess how social determinants influence risk factors and healthcare access for Milwaukee adults with CKM syndrome.</p>
<h2>What this research study includes</h2>
<p>This research involves a single in-person visit. During this visit, you will complete a questionnaire about your health, environment, and self-care, provide a small blood sample, and have your height, weight, and blood pressure measured. <strong>All participants will receive compensation for completing the visit.</strong></p>
<p>Appointments for the in-person visit will be scheduled at the new <a href="https://thriveoncollaboration.org">ThriveOn Collaboration</a>.</p>
<h2>You may be eligible if you</h2>
<ul>
<li>Are 18 or older</li>
<li>Have any of the following: diabetes, pre-diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, or a BMI of 25 or higher</li>
<li>Reside in Milwaukee County</li>
</ul>
<h2>If you are interested</h2>
<p>Please call us, and we'll ask a few questions over the phone to determine your eligibility for the study. Alternatively, you can also <a href="https://mcwisc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cHHPlN9TpTSsrfo">respond to the questionnaire online.</a></p>
<h2>Contact us</h2>
<p>You can call us at 414-955-7376. Dr. Laura Hawks is the doctor conducting this study. A member of her team will be happy to talk more about this study with you.</p>
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