Courtney Polenick, PhD
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor
Medical School
Psychiatry
she/her/hers
Dementia and multimorbidity of older adults
Courtney Polenick's global work focuses on family relationships and caregiving in the context of complex care needs, including dementia and multimorbidity. Her interests in global health equity align with the Center's themes of addressing social and environmental determinants of health. Polenick's research specifically explores how family and social influences in everyday life shape the health and well-being of older adults and their care partners.
Contact Information
cpolenic@umich.eduCountry Focus
United States
Thematic Priorities
Social and environmental determinants of health
Health Equity Focus
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Healthcare quality
Care coordination
Health outcomes
Patient safety
Quality improvement
Social justice and equity
Access to care
Activism and advocacy
Eliminating poverty
Economic development
Financing
Health Condition Focus
Chronic illness
Mental and behavioral health
Neurological disorders and stroke
Population Focus
Older adults
Persons with disabilities
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