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Infant Mortality Needs Assessment for Fairborn, Ohio [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Data sources include the Hawthorn Landing survey, Greene County 2018 – 2020 birth data, 2020 and 2021 US Census Bureau, Ohio Infant Mortality Annual Report 2020, and the Greene County 2020 Health Assessment. Setting or Dataset The setting is Hawthorn Landing in Fairborn, OH.

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Personalized medicine in a community health system: the Endeavor Health experience [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Genomic and personalized medicine implementation efforts have largely centered on specialty care in tertiary health systems. There are few examples of fully integrated care systems that span the healthcare continuum.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

So I think we’re poised now with the guide model and with the evidence we have about healthcare utilization, impact on caregivers, course of dementia, comorbidity management and all of that. Anna 34:53 Well, our dementia careware cognitive health assessment, that program trains people to think about three things, a symptom.

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Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

In case you have missed it, click below to read- FEVER FAQ- Part 1 Fever Diagnosis: How is your health assessed? When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. Fever is a common indication that the body is fighting off infection.

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The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

Strengthening Your Doctor-Patient Relationship Building a relationship with your healthcare provider is key to effective care. Annual exams give you and your doctor the time to discuss your health goals, any concerns you may have, and how to manage any ongoing conditions.

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Psychological Issues in Palliative Care: Elissa Kozlov and Des Azizoddin

GeriPal

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Palliative Care for Mental Illness: A Podcast with Dani Chammas and Brent Kious

GeriPal

So here in California, if somebody uses end of life options, wants to die, and I’m doing their mental health assessment, I do have to make sure that they have decision making capacity. Depending on your geography, who you are as an individual, the ethical parameter you’re considering. CME This episode is not CME eligible.

Illness 101