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E-Cigarette Prevention Among Vermont Youth, Tyler W. Wark
E-Cigarette Prevention Among Vermont Youth, Tyler W. Wark
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
E-cigarettes are increasingly used by U.S. adolescents, a trend that is particularly troublesome from a public health perspective because they have been linked to conventional tobacco smoking. In Vermont, recent data from 2015 reports that 30% of high school students ever used electronic vapor products. At present the scientific, regulatory, and lay communities all have a dearth of quality information regarding e-cigarettes and their potential adverse health effects. This school-based intervention aims to promote awareness and educate at-risk youth in the Milton School District about e-cigarettes through an educational fact sheet and health blog post.
Rutland City Public School At Risk Youth Mentorship, Michael J. Marallo
Rutland City Public School At Risk Youth Mentorship, Michael J. Marallo
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This after school program’s purpose is to address the unique challenges of Rutland, VT Middle/High School students with multiple psychosocial risk factors (as determined by comparison to the ACE questionnaire) through mentorship, health and life skills education, and by guiding the development of positive coping skills. Activities will allow for self-expression outside of the classroom in a safe environment. Focus will be placed on assisting paraeducators and teachers with meeting goals that are appropriate for each individual student.
Talking To Your Teens About Pregnancy, Sergio Andres Munoz
Talking To Your Teens About Pregnancy, Sergio Andres Munoz
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Teen parents are at risk for a variety of adverse life outcomes. The rate of low birth weight and premature delivery is higher among teen mothers than the average population. Teen pregnancy and birth are major contributors to lower educational achievement and income as they are less likely to graduate High school and college, leading to increased rates of poverty among teen mothers. This project aims to educate parents of at risk teens on how to approach the topic with their kids and to provide them with a list of online sources to aid in the process.
Breast Density Notification: A Primary Care Summary, Nicole Lin Mendelson
Breast Density Notification: A Primary Care Summary, Nicole Lin Mendelson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
On January 15th, 2017 Vermont Senate Bill 157 took effect requiring healthcare facilities that perform mammography to provide patients information that identifies their individual breast tissue classification. 40-50% of women fall into the category of having increased breast density. Increased breast density reduces the sensitivity of mammography and increases the chance that cancer will not be detected. Additionally, women who have dense breasts are at an increased risk for developing breast cancer. Supplemental screening provides an opportunity to increase detection of breast cancer, but comes with an increased rate of false positives. With this new law in place, …
Promoting Skin Cancer Awareness, Sree Sahithi Kolli
Promoting Skin Cancer Awareness, Sree Sahithi Kolli
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the nation and the cost to treat it is around 8 billion dollars a year. Sun exposure is linked to all three types of skin cancer and incidence of melanoma is highest in Caucasians compared to other races. In Brookfield, CT which is comprised of a predominantly Caucasian population, there is a lack of awareness of skin cancer detection and prevention. One of the best ways to promote skin cancer awareness is through education about the different types of skin cancers and sun safety behaviors. The idea is to start the conversation …
Promoting Awareness Of The Opioid Epidemic In Rural Vermont, Kathleen Olson
Promoting Awareness Of The Opioid Epidemic In Rural Vermont, Kathleen Olson
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Vermont is in the middle of an opioid epidemic. Heroin use fatalities are on the rise and the number of people in treatment for opioid use disorder in Rutland County has tripled in recent years. Despite this widespread problem, community members of Rutland County feel that there is reluctance to talk about opioid misuse and lack of awareness. This project aims to bring awareness, provide resources, and encourage people struggling with opioid use disorder to seek treatment.