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Access to health care and services for the Deaf: A scoping review of reviews [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

A growing number of research has been published on the subject, but the Deaf community remains underserved in health care and under-represented in health research. A patient partner from the Deaf community collaborated on each step of this project. No reviews mentioned involving members of the Deaf community. Popay et al.’s

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Implementation and Uptake of the Virginia Mental Health Access Program [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Increasing access to primary care clinicians who are better able to screen and treat pediatric mental health conditions can improve mental health and reduce unnecessary ED visits. Analysis: This is a secondary analysis of clinician participation and uptake of consultation and training for pediatric mental health in Virginia between 2016-2023.

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How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Your digestive system doesn’t just process food; it also influences cholesterol screening levels in your bloodstream. By regularly incorporating prebiotic foods or supplements into your diet, you effectively help feed and cultivate communities of ideal commensal flora adept at beneficial cholesterol conversions.

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Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA, appointed to chief quality officer at The Permanente Federation

Permanente Medicine

The Federation is the national leadership and consulting organization for Permanente Medical Groups and their more than 25,000 physicians. We are dedicated to the mission of improving the health of our patients and communities. Bridges oversees coordination of national clinical quality care programs across Kaiser Permanente for its 12.6

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of vision screenings, especially during Glaucoma Awareness Month, and how they play a crucial role in preserving your eyesight. Regular vision screenings are essential to catch glaucoma early, allowing for timely intervention and the preservation of vision.

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Bias landmines.

Reflections of a Grady Doctor

Hey--did you check a urine drug screen?" He denied any drug use and, on top of that, had prior screens that all were negative. And we consulted the heart failure team. Please cancel the urine drug screen if it hasn't been collected yet." "We'll be right there," my intern spoke back to the man. My intern paused. "I

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Physician Support Groups (Sundays) | Peer Support for Doctors

Pamela Wible MD

60 min) | $97/mo Register here Business Mastermind (5 pm PT) Master advanced business strategies for your independent clinic, coaching, or consulting business (no medical license required). Dr. Wible personally screens each participant to ensure they’re in the best group for their unique needs. Don’t face your struggles alone.