Our Research Initiatives
The plain community health consortium was founded…
as a collaborative network to bring together healthcare organizations, researchers, and practitioners who work with Plain communities, such as the Amish, Mennonites, and other Anabaptist groups. By working together and sharing knowledge and resources, we improve health outcomes through culturally respectful, accessible, and community-centered research.
Guide for Intermediaries and researchers interested in collaborating with plain communities
A guide created from a 2026 survey initiative by Plain Community Health Consortium member clinics with the goal of better understanding how researchers and Plain communities can work together in ways that are respectful, meaningful, and beneficial to families.
Examples of the impacts of our collaborative research projects
Discovery of new, disease-causing genetic variants
Utilizing better diagnostic tools
Early intervention strategies
Carrier screening programs
New treatment innovations
