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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

Setting or Dataset: We used data from Epic on social needs screening and Compass Rose utilization. A Compass Rose episode was automatically generated in the patient’s medical record in Epic if patients indicated that they had at least one of the four social risk factors on the screening tool.

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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

Context: In May 2023, Mayo Clinic implemented a revised screening tool to assess social determinants of health (SDOH) for its patients. Objective: To assess the impact of a question on need for assistance with social risk factors identified through routine screening. Study Design and Analysis: Descriptive analysis of secondary data.

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A Multi-Sector Pilot Design in the Northeast Ohio QI Hub: Engaging Community Based Organizations to Advance Diabetes Equity [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Instrument: The discussion guide included questions on 1) identifying shared social care priorities across the three groups, and 2) describing best practices, facilitators, and barriers around screening and referral for social needs learned from existing and past collaborative models.

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Relationship between Social Risks and Colorectal Cancer Screening/Surveillance in a Large US Health System [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Social determinants of health (SDOH) such as access to care and economic stability negatively impact colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates. Results Among 159,491 adults age 50-75 eligible for CRC screening/surveillance, younger, male, non-white patients were less likely to be up to date on CRC testing.

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Maternity Care: Why It’s Important and Where You Can Get It

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

At Center for Family Medicine , we offer free pregnancy screenings. At Center for Family Medicine, we noticed that often pregnant women face several barriers when it comes to getting prenatal care. For example, some women don’t have insurance, and some women don’t have access to transportation.

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Why are So Many Teens and 20-Somethings Today Anxiety-Ridden?

Doctor Rachel

I am a family practice doc who sees teens and 20-somethings daily in my practice. The lack of religious and social community, the loss of family farms, and the increasing isolation of our nuclear families create environments which are less friendly to the happiness and relaxation of teens and adults alike. In the U.S.,

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. It’s responsible for producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Family History: A family history of prostate cancer can significantly increase your risk.