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A Comprehensive Approach to the Opioid Crisis in Caldwell County, North Carolina [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

The homeless population has tripled with over half of this population suffering from untreated drug addiction and mental health issues. In one week, EMS personnel may respond to a 911 call six times at the same address in a one week period. Through a funded grant.

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GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor Results

Myriad Genetics

Myriad Genetics has been conducting the GeneSight Mental Health Monitor surveys since 2020 to learn about American attitudes towards mental health and related issues. But the trial-and-error process is common and may be frustrating enough to discourage someone from seeking mental health treatment altogether.”

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Well-being Investment: Movement & Exercise

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Movement and Exercise Matter - Basics Moving your body isn’t just about exercise; it’s about health and longevity. Regular movement helps: - Improve postural autonomic health. Lower risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. What a fantastic health intervention! You deserve this too!

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Health and Safety During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

This is a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and allies alike unite to support each other, strengthen the community, and celebrate themselves and others with parades and joyous events. The post Health and Safety During LGBTQ+ Pride Month appeared first on Center for Family Medicine.

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Mental Health Matters: Recognizing Depression In Adults & Teens

Center for Family Medicine

Mental Health Warning Signs Having an off day from time to time is completely normal. Short-term depression following a sad event, such as a death in the family or getting fired from a job, is expected. Teenagers with depression may also withdraw from friends and family, spending more time alone.

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Sleep problems and Insomnia in Serious Illness: A Podcast wtih Cathy Alessi and Brienne Miner

GeriPal

Cathy: Actually, many years ago, I did some research on delirium and then I was doing some research on nursing home residents and we were doing work looking at, I was interested in how sleep problems and nighttime events might lead to delirium, and then I just became very, very interested in sleep. Brienne: Same for us.

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Q&A: Experts Urge Pediatric Advocacy Amid Worsening Climate Hazards

Physician's Weekly

Globally, flooding is the most common type of extreme weather event (EWE) and >500 million children reside in flood zones worldwide. Climate change increases the frequency and severity of floods, with compounding effects on child health.” PW: How is climate change impacting children’s health globally? Shah, DO, and Maya I.

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