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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

They explore the impact of racism, trauma, and inequities in care, while emphasizing the need for culturally grounded, community-based prevention. Simon, MD, MPH , is Boston’s inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer, appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu. He Kevin Simon discuss racial and gender health disparities in youth suicide.

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

She was awarded the Society of Biological Psychiatry Humanitarian Award and the Community Outreach Award by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Simon, MD, MPH , is Boston’s inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer, appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu. He 2023 Apr;21(2):166-7. Dr. Kevin M. 2022;31(2):211-221.

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Primary care for all Americans

Common Sense Family Doctor

In 2023, a decade after the Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid and began offering subsidized private insurance options in national and state-run marketplaces, the share of the population with health insurance reached 92.5% - the highest ever. Nevertheless, the U.S. is at the threshold of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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Is Dentistry Draining You? 5 Steps to Fight Burnout and Reignite Your Passion

CDOCS

& & </p> <p>Survey data from the 2023 ADA Council on Communications Trend Report found that more than 40% of dentists felt defeated, wanted to quit dentistry, or did not want to go to work in the six months leading up to the survey, with these feelings being more common in dentists 44 years and younger.&

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A Complete Guide to Medical Assistant Positions in CT

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the field will grow by 15 percent from 2023 to 2033 , which is higher than the average for roles that provide support to healthcare professionals. Administrative medical assistant: Administrative medical assistants focus on clerical tasks, such as scheduling appointments or completing forms.

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Healthcare Administrative Assistant: Skills, Training, and Career Outlook in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Scheduling patient appointments and ensuring providers’ schedules are well-organized. Communicating with patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to coordinate care. Many community colleges in Connecticut offer in-person or online programs that provide training in healthcare administration.

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From Surgeries To Keeping Company: The Place Of Robots In Healthcare

The Medical Futurist

With remote-controlled medical robots, caretakers can interact with their patients, check on their living conditions and the need for further appointments. But even in 2024, millions live outside the reach of conventional emergency services be it in Vanuatu or the Inuit communities up North in Canada.