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Evaluation Of Screen Time In Children, Mohammad Mertaban
Evaluation Of Screen Time In Children, Mohammad Mertaban
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
An evaluation of screen time and media use in children. This project looks to education healthcare practitioners about the effects of current media practices in the United States on children. A presentation was given to healthcare practitioners at a family medicine practice and a brochure was created to distribute to families in the waiting room. Practitioners reported an increase in knowledge regarding the subject of screen time in children, an increase in their comfort level in in discussing these effects with patients, and increase in their ability to effectively communicate the media guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Improving Breastfeeding Support At A Multi-Service Federally Qualified Health Center, Elisabeth P. Lucas
Improving Breastfeeding Support At A Multi-Service Federally Qualified Health Center, Elisabeth P. Lucas
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
A student project exploring how breastfeeding is addressed among different patient care teams in a federally funded clinic and using Electronic Health Record data to determine patient needs. Future recommendations included.
Creating A Welcoming Clinical Environment For Lgbt Patients, Samy S. Ramadan
Creating A Welcoming Clinical Environment For Lgbt Patients, Samy S. Ramadan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
The aim of this project was to develop a welcoming clinical environment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) patients at Northern Counties Health Care (NCHC) and to serve as a model for community health centers across the nation that want to provide their LGBT communities with patient centered care that is affordable, compassionate and accessible. This was achieved by revising non-discrimination policies and new patient forms to be more inclusive of sexual orientations and gender identities, incorporating LGBT health learning modules into yearly provider and staff mandatories, and adding LGBT inclusive material into all waiting and exam rooms. The …
Childhood Obesity: A National Emergency, Elaine E. Wang
Childhood Obesity: A National Emergency, Elaine E. Wang
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Childhood obesity rates and the related public health costs are rising every year. Many projects have addressed family education on the importance of diet and exercise. However, though patients reportedly understand this concept, they are still have challenges implementing their knowledge. We seek to address this discrepancy with an educational brochure based on suggestions for parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics.