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

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: There has been a steady increase in pediatric emergency department (ED) visits for mental health. These visits are costly and preventable, representing a failure to address the mental health needs of children. Results: 20.2% of clinicians received any support by VMAP between 2016-2023. Results: 20.2%

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE): While not doctors, they play a key role in diabetes education and lifestyle support. Look for Board Certification and Credentials Make sure the doctor is board-certified in endocrinology or internal medicine.

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Episode 51 – Human Dx unknown with Rabih & Jefferson residents – Drs. Redfield & Dikdan – Fever, rash and joint pain

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Download CPSolvers App here Human Dx case link Dr. Rachel Redfield Dr. Redfield is a third-year internal medicine resident at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She is a graduate of University of Maryland and received her MD from University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Human Dx Learn more here

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Palliative Care Pioneer: Susan Block

GeriPal

Susan led the Project on Death in America’s Faculty Scholars program , used her dual training in internal medicine and psychiatry to shine a light on psychosocial aspects of palliative care, and founded the Department of Psychosocial Care at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. . That was one thing.

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Trauma-Informed Care: A Podcast with Mariah Robertson, Kate Duchowny, and Ashwin Kotwal

GeriPal

So thinking about, you know, if you are in sort of a home where you’re more likely to Experience childhood abuse that may potentially limit your education trajectory and your ability to attend school. Mariah 25:13 Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, saa. Annals of Internal Medicine.

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PC for People Experiencing Homelessness: Naheed Dosani

GeriPal

Michaels Hospital in Toronto, and health justice activist. Just out of fellowship, Naheed built a palliative care program for homeless persons called the Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless (PEACH) Program. Alex 00:07 Today we are honored to welcome Naheed Dosani, who is a palliative care doc and health justice advocate.

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Plenary Abstracts at AAHPM/HPNA: Yael Schenker, Na Ouyang, Marie Bakitas

GeriPal

But those parents also mentioned they would appreciate if the clinician can use different resources like connect with other braved parents or provide professional support like mental health service or therapist to talk with them, which can help them a little bit to accept that sooner. Alex 40:06 I have a question.