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Changes in patterns and referrals of Nova Scotians seeking mental health care through 2-1-1 Referral Service [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

2-1-1 Nova Scotia has operated since 2013 as a nonprofit that offers 24/7 assistance. Context 2-1-1 is a designated phone help line in Canada and the US that provides referrals for individuals to local government and community-based services for a wide variety of needs, including social, health care, and mental health services.

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Training a diverse physician workforce: a survey of alumni of a medical education program focused on underserved populations [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study design and Setting: We conducted a cross-sectional survey of PRIME-LA graduates during 2013-2022. Context: Concerns about declining diversity among medical students have emerged due to the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against race-based affirmative action in college admissions.

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Declines in Self-reported Panel Size among Family Physicians & Explanatory Factors, 2013-2022 [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design & Analysis This is a cross-sectional analysis of data from the 2013-2023 American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Continuing Certification Questionairre (CCQ). Results Among 55,605 Family Physicians, self-reported panel size decreased from by 25% from 2013-2022, from 2,386 patients per FP down to 1,786.

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Dr. Paul Thomas is a Proud Graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine Class of 2013

Plum Health

This month, Dr. Paul Thomas attended the Class of 2013 Alumni Reunion Weekend. Dr. Thomas graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2013 - thereafter, he completed his residence at Oakwood/Beaumont Family Medicine Residency Program, and then started Plum Health DPC in November 2016.

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San Luis Obispo Physician Launches New Medical Practice with Exclusive Service Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

She graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 2010 and completed her residency at the University of Michigan in 2013. Greenough adds. “I love having the time to truly get to know my patients, advocate for them and help them navigate their health challenges in a comprehensive, convenient manner. Higuera Street, #701, San Luis Obispo, CA.

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Declining Uveitic Glaucoma Incidence and Subtype Risks

Physician's Weekly

Demographic data were collected, and cumulative as well as yearly incidence and prevalence of uveitic glaucoma from 2013 to 2022 were calculated. The cumulative incidence was 5 per 10,00,000, and prevalence was 27 per 1,00,000 between 2013 and 2022, both declining during the study period. years); 55.0% (n=16,875, 95% CI 54.4-55.9%)

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Flying toilets! Sobering stats! Poo Guru's debut! Yes, it's time for World Toilet Day

NPR Health - Shots

November 19 is World Toilet Day, created by the U.N. At issue: Billions of people do not have access to a safe toilet. But how do you get the world to pay attention to this forgotten problem? Image credit: Kristina Ketelsen)

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