An examination of the social determinants of health affecting colorectal cancer screening completion in a community health center patient population Authors: Benjamin Stone1, Jonathan Gates, …
Background: Lack of knowledge about lead toxicity and screening has been previously identified as a barrier to lead screening. The goal of this project is …
Mental health and unemployment have serious implications on a persons’ health. Unemployment rates nationally and in RI are 3.5% and 4.0% respectively. According to the …
Intro: Colon cancer kills approximately 881,000 people annually with better outcomes with early detection. Some groups, facing barriers to receiving colorectal cancer screening (CRCS), are …
To identify the rate of mental health disorders within the previously incarcerated patient population at Thundermist Community Health Center and to provide evidence-based recommendations regarding …
Substance use disorders (SUDs) is a major concern in Rhode Island. In low-income populations with SUDs, poor health literacy is correlated with high morbidity, non-adherence …
Background Colon cancer is a significant and widespread health concern, and is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in adults in the United States, after …
Abstract: Background: Patients with low health literacy are more likely to have poorer health outcomes and have trouble managing chronic diseases including hyperlipidemia. This quality …
Background: Burnout for healthcare workers has been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, especially in Rhode Island. Providers and their support staff at many federally qualified …
"BACKGROUND: Anxiety is characterized by feelings of excessive uneasiness, worry, and fear. Anxiety in adolescents can impair daily functioning, hamper academic achievement, and increase risk …
This work investigates the prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) and its relationship to low social support in the Blackstone Valley Community Center (BVCHC). Research was …
Background: A Rhode Island state initiative states that hospitalized patients should see their primary care provider within seven days of discharge. Studies demonstrate that patients …
