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Rebecca Slotkowski, a student in the MD\/PhD program at UNMC, received National Institutes of Health funding for a two-year study that will measure the physical and cardiovascular health impact that Girls Inc. has on its young participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe beauty of this project is that it grew from the inspiration of leaders and stakeholders at the organization,\u201d Slotkowski said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A national organization serving young women ages 5-18, with locations in both North and South Omaha, Girls Inc. equips participants with the life skills they need to lead healthy lives. Evidence-based programs at the non-profit teach participants how to cook nutritious meals using foods grown in Girls Inc.\u2019s in-house garden. The girls and young women also have access to mental health support through mediation, on-site counselors, exercise areas and quiet spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roberta Wilhelm, Girls Inc. executive director, said the relationship between Girls Inc. and UNMC is built on trust and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s one thing to believe that Girls Inc. programs help girls live better lives, but it\u2019s another thing to have those beliefs backed up by research,\u201d Wilhelm said. \u201cWe are grateful that UNMC is partnering with us to measure the impact of the girls\u2019 experiences at Girls Inc.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over two years, Slotkowski will track metrics \u2014 such as cortisol levels, blood vessel conditions and survey responses \u2014 to assess the health level of the girls in the study. Measurements will be compared between the girls enrolled in the program and those who are not enrolled.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rebecca Slotkowski, a student in UNMC’s MD\/PhD program and researcher on the Girls Inc. study<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, chief, division of neonatology, UNMC Department of Pediatrics, executive director of the Child Health Research Institute, Girls Inc. board member and Slotkowski\u2019s mentor, assigned her the study because of her passion for the research and population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRebecca is an incredibly talented writer and researcher,\u201d Dr. Anderson Berry said. \u201cShe understands that health is impacted by the racism girls and young women of color live with daily, and that programs like Girls Inc. may have the ability to empower them to counteract those stressors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrea Jones, MD, associate professor in the UNMC Department of Family Medicine and Girls Inc. director of the health clinic center, said the study is built on relationships and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Participants trust that this research will benefit them or those they care about,\u201d she said. \u201cThe research team appreciates the values and priorities of the community and that is reflected in the study\u2019s goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IRB number for the study is IRB#0241-21-FB.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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