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Promotion Of Skin Protection In Children In Waterbury, Vt, Kelsey M. Sullivan
Promotion Of Skin Protection In Children In Waterbury, Vt, Kelsey M. Sullivan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Background: Vermont has among the highest rates of skin cancer in the nation. Between 2001 and 2005, Vermont had the highest incidence of melanoma of any state, 63% higher than the national average. It is also estimated that if children under 18 regularly used sunscreen of at least SPF 15, the incidence of squamous and basal cell carcinomas would decrease by 78%. Modeling by the EPA and CDC suggests that recommended sun protection measures could prevent 11,000 cases of skin cancer, 50 deaths, and $30 million in cancer treatment costs nationwide. Intervention: To create an information sheet on skin protection …
Backpack Safety Awareness To Prevent Back Pain In School-Aged Children, Aaron M. Gelinne
Backpack Safety Awareness To Prevent Back Pain In School-Aged Children, Aaron M. Gelinne
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 6,300 children between the ages of 5 and 18 were treated in emergency rooms for backpack injuries in 2016. Swanton Elementary School services over 500 children and frequently cites back pain as a reason for nurse visits, but does not provide any education on proper backpack safety. September 20, 2017 was National School Backpack Awareness Day which provided a unique opportunity to educate school parents and children about backpack safety.
Media Screen Time For Young Children, A Culturally Competent Approach, Jenna Conway Jorgensen
Media Screen Time For Young Children, A Culturally Competent Approach, Jenna Conway Jorgensen
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
Young children are being exposed to excessive screen time. There are many health and developmental risks of excessive or inappropriate media exposure, including sleep disturbances, developmental delays, and obesity. New American families are likely unaware of the consequences of too much screen time in young children.
Improving Our Response To Positive Food Insecurity Screening At Colchester Family Practice, Callie Linehan
Improving Our Response To Positive Food Insecurity Screening At Colchester Family Practice, Callie Linehan
Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects
My project is to raise awareness of food insecurity among providers, and identify resources and next steps providers can take to help patients who screen positive for food insecurity using the AAP-recommended Hunger Vital Sign.