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The Effects Of A Physical Activity Program Called "Minds-In-Motion-The Maze" On Balance And Motor Skills In Middle School Aged Students., Liliana Vargas

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Competing time demands in the curriculum have left physical education as a low priority among schools. Consequently, school aged children are not meeting the recommended 150 mins/wk of physical activity. We studied the effects of Minds in Motion-MAZE on middle school aged (n=74) children’s balance and motor skills. Minds in Motion-MAZE is a low cost physical activity program designed to improve balance and motor control. Participants participated in Minds in Motion-MAZE for 15 minutes during the 7^th period. A multivariate test did not show a statistical significance of participating in Minds in Motion-MAZE and improved balance and motor skills. …

Letter From The Editor-In-Chief: Journal Of Refugee & Global Health Volume 1 Issue 2, Ruth M. Carrico

Journal of Refugee & Global Health

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Global Health Navigators: A New Component In A Refugee-Centered Medical Home Model Of Care, Ruth M. Carrico

Journal of Refugee & Global Health

In this video, Dr. Ruth Carrico, Director of the Global Health Center Travel Clinic and Refugee Health Programs:

• Describes the University of Louisville refugee-centered medical home care model
• Introduces a novel element, the Global Health Navigator, and their roles and responsibilities in the care of the refugee population
• Reviews the competencies and training components important for this new role
• Uses case scenarios to demonstrate the value of Global Health Navigators in refugee care