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Compass Rose for Generating Community-based Referrals via Epic: Best Practices and Lessons Learned [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: We used information gathered from site visits and team meetings to understand how Compass Rose was being utilized across sites. Setting or Dataset: We used data from Epic on social needs screening and Compass Rose utilization.

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Risks and Needs: Lessons Learned from Assessing Patients Willingness to Receive Help for Social Risks in Primary Care [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset: Secondary data on social needs screening and referral generated through Epic. Intervention/Instrument: The intervention includes a short survey to determine patients’ needs with respect to transportation, food insecurity, financial difficulty related to utility payments, and housing.

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Test-Retest Reliability of Electronic Handgrip Dynamometry and Accelerometry Measured Muscle Function in Older Adults [Musculoskeletal and rheumatology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Utilizing new electronic handgrip dynamometer and accelerometer technologies may allow for additional muscle function attributes to be feasibly measured, which in turn, may help elevate prognostic value and specificity for intervention referral. Population Studied: Generally healthy community-dwelling older adults.

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Using eConsult to access specialist advice for persons living with dementia - A cross-sectional analysis [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset: eConsult cases closed in 2021 from the Champlain region in Eastern Ontario for PLWD living in the community and in long-term care (LTC). Population Studied: Our sample included 97 cases from PLWD in the community and 53 cases from LTC. Specialists responded to all cases in a median of less than 1.2

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

A recent review of national diabetes treatment guidelines recommended adjustments to DM to reduce financial strain (eg, selecting lower cost medications), as well as directly intervening in response to an identified social need (eg, referral to a community-based service).

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

A Collaborative Approach Between Health Care Providers and Community Partners Food insecurity affects thousands of Minnesotans, often contributing to chronic health conditions and overall poor health outcomes. Community Partnerships: Mayo Clinic collaborates with local food banks to offer mobile food distributions.

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Coming Soon: Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Together with the Pain Management Group (PMG), Logansport Memorial is dedicated to providing high-quality care right here in our community. We are grateful for the invitation to be a part of the Logansport Medical Community,” shared Mark Ozimek, PMG’s President. A referral from a provider is not required but is recommended.