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Globally Minded, Locally Serving: Refugee Health In Philadelphia, Sarah Jamieson, Angelica Montes, Gretchen Shanfeld, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Caryn Johnson, Ms, Otr/L, Faota, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph

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Introduction

A refugee is someone who is forced to leave their country of origin due to war, violence, or persecution. The United States is the world’s top resettlement country. Out of the 50 states, Pennsylvania is 5^th in terms of the number of annually resettled refugees. Each year, Philadelphia resettles approximately 800 refugees. Bhutan, Burma, Iraq, Eritrea, Sudan, and Democratic Republic of Congo are the most frequent countries of origin in Philadelphia.

Bridging The Gaps Chip: Prevention Point, Patrick Prior, Clayton Ruley, Mss, Mlsp, Shp, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph

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Prevention Point Philadelphia aims to reduce the harm associated with injection drug use and sex industry work through an array of harm reduction programs, including syringe exchange, condom distribution, naloxone rescue, social workers, and opioid replacement therapy.

Direct From The Students: Ideas To Improve Diversity Education At Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Elizabeth Sophy, Ms2, Christine Jerback, Md, Natasha Brown, Edd, Ms

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The Importance of Diversity

Diversity in medical education:

• Enhances students’ educational experience⁸
• Influences perspectives about culture, health, and about social issues³

Diversity in clinical practice:

• Decreases health disparities and improves outcomes³
• Increases patient satisfaction⁵
• Increases access for underserved^4,7

Hernia Surgery In Rural Ghana, West Africa: Barriers To Health Care And Their Implications, Laura Traub

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The information presented is a the product of a six week international rotation at Volta Regional Hospital and Royal Hospital through Blue-Med Africa, a non-governmental organization based out of Ho, Ghana. The goal of the rotation was to obtain an understanding of healthcare in Ghana and identify the differences between surgical procedures in West Africa and the U.S.

Growing A Sustainable Community, Joseph Fulginiti, Alexander Moxam, Roderick Thompson

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Poster includes: Summer Goals, Community Barriers, Fruits of Labor, Room for Growth and Community Assets.