“For a Better Future” highlights voices advancing research across the nation, sharing the importance of improving access to health and research and the power of supporting local leaders to uplift their communities, one person at a time.

On the heels of this week’s grand opening event in Houston, we’re excited to share what’s next. Three more Clinical Trial Centers by Walmart & Care Access are coming soon in Las Vegas, NV; Livonia, MI; and San Antonio, TX. These Clinical Trial Centers are just the start of the projects we are collaborating on with Walmart to help improve the future of health for all communities. Read the full announcement: corporate.walmart.com/news/2… Learn more about the Clinical Trial Centers: careaccess.com/walmart

Why are women choosing to participate in research? At the Woman 2 Woman Conference, hosted by Dr. Shauntae Warren in Dearborn, a community just west of Detroit, women came together to connect with and support one another. The conference brought together faith, connection, health screenings, and conversations about what clinical research can mean for the generations to come. “I actually could be helping other generations to come, I could be a part of something that’s created that’s bigger than me.” Explore this and other stories about bringing health and research to more communities: careaccess.com/community

Today, we celebrate the grand opening of four new Clinical Trial Centers by Walmart & Care Access. Located within Walmart stores, the Clinical Trial Centers in Houston and Tyler, TX, Brandon, FL, and Dalton, GA, help to bring health screenings and clinical trial participation opportunities closer to places people already frequent within their communities. Improving access means more people get access to important information about their health and more communities can contribute to the development of the treatments and medicines of the future. Three more Clinical Trial Centers are also set to open in Las Vegas, NV; Livonia, MI; and San Antonio, TX by early 2027. To learn more, visit: corporate.walmart.com/news/2…

What are we hearing about health and research in our community? In Oak Cliff, a neighborhood south of downtown Dallas, Care Access partnered with Temple of Faith Christian Fellowship to offer health screenings and create space for honest conversations about health and research participation, grounded in the community’s commitment to faith and helping one another. “I know that nothing is going to get solved unless we have people like me … to step up and say, hey, I want to help my community out the best way I can.” Explore this and other stories about bringing health and research to more communities: careaccess.com/community

Peter turned one. Naturally, there was cake. 🎂 Peter the Protocol Reader is clinical research’s protocol assistant, helping site teams find the study details they need faster, with the relevant pages right there to review. Hundreds of sites are now using Peter, and sponsors are bringing that support to their studies. Thank you to the sites and sponsors who have helped shape this first year, and to everyone who celebrated with us at SCRS. Here’s to another year of supporting the people who make research happen. See how sites use Peter: askpeter.com/ #SCRS2026 #SiteSolutionsSummit #SCRS

What can we learn by taking the time to listen? At Arcadia’s 3rd Annual Health Fair in San Gabriel Valley, California, Care Access met community members where they were to offer health screenings - and took the time to connect with each person along the way. Explore this and other stories about bringing health and research to more communities: careaccess.com/community

If you’re attending the 21st Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress in Boston, visit Poster #5 in the Statler Room to connect with Sudhir Bansal, MD. He will be available to discuss his perspective on the “Association of Lipoprotein(a) with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Across Racial Groups in a Large, Diverse Cohort” at the following times: - Thursday, October 15 between 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM and 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM - Friday, October 16 between 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM @CMHC_CME

We’ll be at the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) Global Site Solutions Summit in Orlando, FL on October 15-18. For a site-level perspective on practical AI adoption, join the AI Basics: Real-World Site Application roundtable on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. Gloria Carlbert, CMA, CCRC, Site Director at Bradenton Research Center will share insights from her team’s experience with AI tools including Peter the Protocol Reader. View session details: sitesolutionssummit.com/sess…

Care Access will be attending the 21st Annual Cardiometabolic Health Congress from October 15-17 in Boston, MA. If you’re attending, meet with us at Booth #3 to learn how Care Access is expanding access to cardiometabolic health screenings and research participation opportunities in communities across the globe, and how you can bring these resources to your community. @CMHC_CME

Care Access will be attending the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS) Global Site Solutions Summit in Orlando, FL on October 15-18. If you’re attending, visit our team at Booth #707 to learn how Care Access helps sites and sponsors reduce operational burden across studies. Then, see Peter the Protocol Reader in action at Booth #711, and discover how Peter helps sites deliver high quality research with confidence.

Care Access will be attending SCOPE EU: Powering the Future of Clinical Research, from October 13-14 in Barcelona, Spain. Stop by Booth #56 to meet with us and learn how Care Access works with hundreds of communities each year to provide health screenings, education, and research participation opportunities. You can also learn how sponsors can activate our site support solutions and global network of research sites to achieve their study goals.

How can community events bring health resources closer to home? At the 43rd Precinct’s National Night Out in the Bronx, Care Access offered health screenings alongside the food, resources, and neighborhood connection that brought community members together. “You never know what information you're gonna get back and it could be lifesaving information.” Explore this and other stories about bringing health and research to more communities: careaccess.com/community

Care Access will be attending the Pri-Med East CME/CE Conference from October 7-9 in Providence, RI. Meet with us to learn more about how Care Access partners with physicians to make free health screenings and clinical trial opportunities more accessible to their patients. When more communities have opportunities to participate in research, clinical trials can be more representative of real-world populations—creating a healthier future for all.

How can access to free health screenings make a difference? In New Orleans, LA, Care Access connected with community members through free health screenings, creating a space for conversations about what access to health and research means to them. “You don't have to be on the sidelines watching everyone else be taken care of. You could join too.” Explore this and other stories from communities taking control of their health and supporting the future of health for all: careaccess.com/community

Care Access will be attending the National Lipid Association Fall Clinical Lipid Update from October 2-4 in Orlando, FL. Join us at Booth #103 to learn how Care Access works directly with physicians in communities across the globe to make cardiometabolic health screenings and research opportunities more accessible for their patients.

Can a neighborhood event become a turning point for one’s health? In Harlem, NY, Care Access joined a NeighborhoodStat community event, an initiative centered on neighborhood safety, to offer health screenings and information about clinical research. “I feel like health screenings are needed because you never know. Sometimes just by doing the screening, you may find out something you never knew you had.” Explore this and other stories about bringing health and research to more communities: careaccess.com/community

How can health resources better meet a community’s needs? In Tremé-Lafitte, New Orleans, residents came together to celebrate the love, culture, and pride that define their neighborhood, while sharing what they need to thrive, from fresh food and accessible care to honest, trusted support. At the community center, attendees enjoyed bingo, connected with health information and screenings, and learned about potential opportunities to take part in research. These moments create space for neighbors of every generation to feel seen, respected, and cared for. Explore this and other stories about bringing health and research to more communities: careaccess.com/community

Technology should make clinical research easier for sites—not add another layer of work for site teams. On Monday, Sept. 14, Aunna Nakazawa of StudyTeam by Care Access will join a panel of senior leaders from Novartis, Biogen, AMR Clinical, and Florence Healthcare at Partnerships with Sites Summit 2026: Trial Technology at the Site Level: Fixing Fragmentation and Workflow Burden General Session | Monday, Sept. 14 | 1:55–2:35 p.m. The panel will discuss how sponsors, CROs, sites, and technology partners can better evaluate and implement technology based on what matters in practice: whether it saves time, fits naturally into day-to-day workflows, and helps teams carry out high-quality research. Learn more about the session: partnershipswithsites.com/ev… #PartnershipsWithSites #ClinicalResearch #SiteExperience #TrialTechnology #CareAccess

How can we honor the past while caring for our future? At the Juneteenth Carnival in Brookline, MA, community members came together to celebrate culture, honor the African diaspora, and reflect on what it takes to create a community where everyone feels safe, welcome, and cared for. Alongside cultural dance and celebration, attendees received health screenings and connected with health information and resources, creating opportunities to learn more about their health and well-being. Explore this and other stories about bringing health and research to more communities: careaccess.com/about-us/comm…

What if trusted resources were right within our communities? In the close-knit Harmony Oaks community in New Orleans, LA, trust and connection are an important part of community life. Access to health resources can still be challenging, especially in an area where services closed after Hurricane Katrina and transportation remains a barrier for many residents. With historical mistreatment also shaping how some community members view medical research, building trust takes time. Free health screenings gave community members more opportunities to learn about their health and connect with resources right in their neighborhood. Explore this and other stories about bringing health and research to more communities: careaccess.com/about-us/comm…