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REDUCING PREMATURE BIRTHS WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED, PERSONALIZED APPROACH
An expectant mother, just weeks from her due date, was having difficulty getting to her pre-natal appointments. She needed specialized care for her high-risk pregnancy but couldn’t afford gas for her car. As a result, she was missing these critical weekly appointments with her obstetrician. A pregnancy with prenatal care is more likely to...
SOCIAL DRIVERS VS. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: UNSTACKING THE DECK
Facing eviction with no time to spare. A man battling multiple complex health conditions suddenly found himself up against that challenge. He was set to be kicked out of his apartment within days for an unpaid bill. How would he be able to focus on improving his health with no roof over his head? The...
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“ALL OF US”: A RESEARCH PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE INDIVIDUAL
“The average American commutes one hour a day.” “The average American sees a doctor four times a year.” How many times have you heard statistics like this? The often-discussed “average American” is a combination of the American people’s diverse traits, needs, and experiences to develop one generic point of reference. Most medical care and treatment...
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IMPROVING CULTURAL HUMILITY IN HEALTHCARE
What elements do you consider when you think of a person’s culture? Race, ethnicity, and religion typically are top of mind. However, culture is also shaped by geography, gender identity, values and beliefs, language, family structure and lived experiences. Considering cultural influences and further introducing cultural humility into healthcare can help advance health equity. Failing...
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The terms equity and equality are sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re actually different concepts. Equality means that everyone is treated the same. Equity, however, considers each person’s unique situation to ensure that everyone is operating on a level playing field. As the saying goes, equality is giving everyone the same pair of shoes; equity is...
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Not everyone in the United States has the same access to quality healthcare, community support, a healthy environment, and social stability. Those differences can cause health and healthcare disparities. What are health disparities? Simply put, disparities are differences in health outcomes for some groups of people that create barriers to their optimal health. Healthy People...
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