1. Early detection of colorectal, breast, and cervical cancer is associated with reduced morbidity and mortality1. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, elective procedures …
Limited access to specialist care is associated with poor health outcomes and may be particularly problematic for underserved patients of urban safety-net clinics. Using gastroenterology …
Limited health literacy is known to create barriers in communication between healthcare providers and their patients. Often, this can lead to misuse of medications, learning …
No-shows are an ever-present problem for many clinics, especially those serving low-income populations experiencing numerous barriers to care including lack of transportation. An estimated 3.6 …
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) of childhood or adolescent trauma, including abuse, neglect, and household or social dysfunction, expose children to toxic stress and can have …
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) significantly diminish health outcomes, and the LGBTQ+ population is especially vulnerable to ACEs and poor health. However, best practices for addressing …
Virtual annual wellness exams provide convenient and efficient continuity of care; minimize COVID19 exposure; and prevent access barriers, such as transportation and lack of time. …
Well-child care (WCC) visits are essential for vaccinations. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted this infrastructure, jeopardizing access to childhood vaccinations. Rhode Island created the Pediatric Primary …
Virtual annual wellness exams provide convenient and efficient continuity of care; minimize COVID19 exposure; and prevent access barriers, such as transportation and lack of time. …
Background Social determinants of health (SDOH) affect the onset and progression of type II diabetes. Thus, SDOH screening is vital for effective diabetes management. At …
Blackstone Valley Community Health Center serves predominantly Hispanic, Black, and/or overweight patients. Increasing weight gain is correlated with increasing comorbidities including hypertension. Even with their …
Studies have shown nurse-managed interventions teaching self-care behaviors, such as healthy eating, exercise, and medication compliance, to be effective in improving A1C levels. However, patients …
Individuals from different cultural backgrounds, races, and socioeconomic status are shown to have different literacy skills. Low literacy skills in patients may lead to poor …
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 …
Previously incarcerated individuals face serious hardships reintegrating into society due to systemic challenges such as poor access to health care, racial discrimination, stigmatization, and social …
In Rhode Island, 80% of homeless people served by housing organizations have an additional complication, such as a SPMI or substance use disorder, that prevents …
Social determinants of health (SDH) are factors that influence inequalities in health outcomes 1. While health care organizations in Rhode Island (RI) recognize that SDH …
The patient portal (PP) is an online vehicle of communication between medical providers and their patient population. Current legislation calls for the implementation of PPs …
