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Towards The Elimination Of Viral Hepatitis In Clinton County, New York, Michael H. Le
Towards The Elimination Of Viral Hepatitis In Clinton County, New York, Michael H. Le
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Chronic viral hepatitis is a major public health issue, affecting approximately 300 million persons globally. In Clinton County, New York, chronic viral hepatitis remains a major concern, with incidence rates for hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) in the top quartile and hepatitis B virus infection (HBV) in the 3rd quartile for the state in 2022. This current study aimed to identify the trends in incidence and prevalence of chronic viral hepatitis in Clinton County, rates of HBV birth dose vaccination, and to reflect on the experiences in treatment and prevention of chronic viral hepatitis at a community health clinic in …
Access To Prep In Plattsburgh, New York (Cvph Family Medicine), Kelly Knight
Access To Prep In Plattsburgh, New York (Cvph Family Medicine), Kelly Knight
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
This project examines ways to increase access to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Plattsburgh, New York (located in Clinton County). After a review of the current literature on the subject and interviews with community members, an intervention was conducted at CVPH Family Medicine. EHR tools were generated and distributed to providers in the practice, with the goal of increasing the distribution of patient education materials about PrEP.
Tackling Access To A Healthier Life, Edom Alemayehu Girma
Tackling Access To A Healthier Life, Edom Alemayehu Girma
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Obesity is a known risk factor for complications during childhood and later in adult life. While numerous factors play a role in the prevalence of obesity, this project focused on better intervention for obesity management in the family medicine clinic located in Plattsburgh, NY. Interviews and literature searches were conducted to determine possible strategies to better assist patients in attaining their sustainable weight loss goals and an overall healthier lifestyle.
Increasing Oral Health Care For The Elderly In Plattsburgh, Ny, Megan E. Prue
Increasing Oral Health Care For The Elderly In Plattsburgh, Ny, Megan E. Prue
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Poor oral hygiene can have many adverse systemic effects in the elderly, including aspiration pneumonia. This project explored ways to increase dental care in the elderly, with the aim of decreasing rates of pneumonia along the way.
Quality Improvement: Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Within Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Dylon K. Gookin
Quality Improvement: Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Within Hudson Headwaters Health Network, Dylon K. Gookin
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Nearly 8 out of every 100,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. However, powerful screening tools exist that enable us to detect and manage cervical changes before they develop into cervical cancer. In spite of this, cervical cancer screening rates remain low for many providers. This public health project sought to identify and address a cause for low cervical cancer screening rates within the Hudson Headwaters Health Network. A literature review determined that education and mailed invitation letters were proven methods for improving cervical cancer screening rates. Following a review of the local population demographics, West Mountain Health …