Ambassador

Beverly Rogers

Northwestern University – Advisor
Pastors4PCOR – Board Member
Telligen – Advisory Council

Years Involved in Patient Centered Research: 2-5 years
State: Indiana

Beverly Rogers’ degree in communications was an asset for a career in diverse healthcare-related organizations. It provided a foundation for acquiring experience and knowledge about navigating the healthcare system for the elderly, for women, and for those who are unable to speak for themselves. Rogers became a passionate advocate when providing care and support for her mother’s journey from hospital to skilled nursing to hospice. It wasn’t until her husband of 41 years was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease that she understood what it meant to be a caregiver. For 13 years, she and her husband were revolving-door clients for hospitals, nursing homes, daycare agencies, and hospice. Rogers was his advocate to ensure he received respect as well as quality care until he passed away. Because of these life challenges, Rogers made a commitment to be a voice for other caregivers who traveled the road with her, or after her, by creating a caregiver support group that met at her church. Being a PCORI Ambassador for two years has given her the opportunity to express the perspectives of family caregivers and elderly patients. Additionally, she has been able to introduce research projects into a community that resisted or did not trust the system. It has been a privilege for Rogers to participate in projects funded by the Eugene Washington Engagement Awards. Introducing studies to the community has been very rewarding as more people begin to understand the importance of adding their voice to research. It is her desire to continue designing, reviewing, and disseminating healthcare information that offers people choices for their best well-being.

Involvement with PCORI

Research: Pastors4PCOR – Community Liaison
Engagement Award: HAPEER: Home Care Aides Patient Centered Education and Engagement with Research – Working Group Member
Engagement Award: PlanYour Life Span – Advisory Member
PCORI Merit Reviewer
PCORI Peer Reviewer
Advisory Panel on Patient Engagement

Ambassador Interests

Health Conditions Health Conditions These are the broad terms we use to categorize our funded research studies; specific diseases or conditions are included within the appropriate larger category. Note: not all of our funded projects focus on a single disease or condition; some touch on multiple diseases or conditions, research methods, or broader health system interventions. Such projects won’t be listed by a primary disease/condition and so won’t appear if you use this filter tool to find them. View Glossary
Populations Populations PCORI is interested in research that seeks to better understand how different clinical and health system options work for different people. These populations are frequently studied in our portfolio or identified as being of interest by our stakeholders. View Glossary
Research Phases
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