The "All of Us" Research Program is Seeking Volunteers to Create Precision Medicine (#JoinAllofUs)

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“Dearly beloved

We are gathered here today

To get through this thing called "life..."

--Prince

A good friend of mine coined a phrase, “We’re all in this together.” And that concept is no more real than it relates to health care. Despite the superficial things that separate us, we are all human beings sharing this spiritual and physical experience called life. In this life, we are all touched by its miracles and its tragedies. Indeed, we all have experienced or known people who have experienced the joy of bringing a child into the world and the heartbreak that comes with losing someone too soon because of disease.

Diseases like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and cardiac disease steal lives.

Like everyone else. I have been touched by these illnesses. I have been to more funerals than I would have liked within the past few years for people that I loved who were stricken with illness that they could not overcome. The world has been less bright after their passings and their families have been heartbroken.

What if there was actually something that you could do that could contribute to the future of medicine and possibly save lives--helping your family as well as others???

The "All of Us" Research Program is Seeking Volunteers to Create Precision Medicine

Well, you can. The University of Pittsburgh has launched the “All of Us” Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to get 1 million people to share their health information with researchers to help transform medicine. The goal is for the researchers to collect enough health-related information that can provide more precise care for patients. "Precise" care means personalized medical care that is more specific and effective because it takes into account personal factors like where you live, what you do and family history and genetics. In a word, The University of Pittsburgh wants us all to lead healthier, richer, and more productive lives.

“Assuring good health for all of us is work that requires great resolve, intent, and wisdom. [E]ach of us must contribute to that work if we are to have an enlightened society!” Arthur S. Levine, MD, Senior Vice Chancellor for the Health Sciences, John and Gertrude Petersen Dean, School of Medicine. 

What are we talking about? Creating the largest health data resource EVER! To participate in this historic effort, click here. 

Instructions for Prospective Volunteers

All of Us Pennsylvania has only enrolled 8,000 participants so far. It needs your help to meet its goals. If you are interested in enrolling in the Campaign, you may enroll online or in-person.

1. Online Enrollment: The online enrollment process is straightforward. It can be initiated by clicking here. 
2. Onsite Centers: If you prefer to enroll in person, you may visit one of the onsite centers. For a link to those centers, click here. 

COMPENSATION: Participants will be compensated twenty-five ($25) dollars for participating.