Conducts medical and health research at a number of campuses across the country and funds research at outside institutions. Also conducts clinical trials and distributes information about all government funded and private trials that are currently taking place in the United States.

Provides research and research reports, policy briefs and other printed documents about economic/related issues in Ohio. Also participates in mass media presentations about these same issues.

Provides information and conducts research on perinatal depression and coordinates the regional task force on perinatal issues. Offers a brochure and web site on perinatal depression.

Provides research and planning to address the transportation, air quality, and water quality needs of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties. The agency and its partners cooperatively develop and implement plans to ensure that travel throughout the region is safe, cost-effective and environmentally sound.

The Extension Committee will work with farmers to: *Assess needs, plan, develop, implement and evaluate a well balanced educational program in agriculture and natural resources. Issues focusing on the economy, environment, and leadership are the focus of educational programming. *Serves as a source of agriculture and natural resource subject matter for the residents of Champaign County. Major efforts in the following subject matter areas: farm management/grain marketing education and agronomic crop education. *Utilize mass media in promoting and conducting educational programming. *Maintain close cooperation with county, district and state extension personnel to develop, teach and evaluate well-balanced educational programs. *Cooperate with other related organizations and groups in the county in assessing and conducting educational programming. *Utilize advisory committees to provide input for program development, planning and evaluation.

Conducts gerontological research and provides data on older adults to legislators, researchers and the public. Features information affecting those age 50 and older.

Conducts child development research and offers publications related to child development, child development research, parenting, and education.

Provides applied research and statistics about urban policy and to aid in understanding how social and economic changes affect low income individuals, families and communities.

Prepares annual and 5-year Capital Investment and Community Development budgets. Provides access to statistical data, archival and historical records/maps, aerial photography, and wetlands and flood plain information. Answers general public information questions on area demographics.

The Agriculture Educator works with farmers in all aspects of production, marketing, etc.

Collects exhibits and provides education about original works of art from all periods. Includes temporary exhibitions, films, lectures, seminars, tours, library, and research and jazz concerts . Special tours of galleries are available for physically, visually, and hearing disabled persons.

Collects and analyzes human services data captured at the neighborhood level in Cleveland, for each city and suburb in Cuyahoga County, and for other areas in the 16-county region. Results are made available to individuals and agencies for planning purposes, and are distributed via the website and, in some cases, in printed publications. Special research projects may be undertaken by request.

Conducts applied research to develop and evaluate service programs for older adults. Provides licensure and training on evidence-based programs.

Accepts referrals for patients of any age with personal or family history of birth defects or genetic disease.

Supports research, medical treatment centers, public health and professional education for the protection of the unborn and newborn child. Funds are committed to treatment centers and research. Referrals are made to state programs and other agencies that provide services.

Provides research on economic and monetary issues.

Provides forums, speakers, materials, and reports organization's research results on issues related to fair housing (discrimination, predatory lending, information on fair housing laws, and disabilities in housing). Workshops may count towards continuing legal education.

This agency does not provide direct services. Service coordination is available to assist social service agencies in working together to provide quality holistic services to children and families.

Education and outreach to Amish families includes information about of the importance of testing newborn children, consistent medical treatment of children, dietary requirements, etc. Research is done on metabolic and genetic disorders, and the findings are shared with medical professionals and other researchers. Special attention is paid to diseases prevalent in the Amish community. Speakers are available for any civic, church, community, or professional groups, and a newsletter is published twice a year.

Serves as a resource of agricultural and natural resource subject matter for residents of Madison Counties.