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Chronic Malnutrition In Guatemala, Nicholas Bishop, Susan Mcilvaine
Chronic Malnutrition In Guatemala, Nicholas Bishop, Susan Mcilvaine
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Poster includes:
- What is chronic malnutrition and what causes it?
- Why address malnutrition?
- Addressing the problem
The State Of Healthcare For Bhutanese Refugees In South Philadelphia: Challenges & Progress, Sarah Wells
The State Of Healthcare For Bhutanese Refugees In South Philadelphia: Challenges & Progress, Sarah Wells
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Who the Bhutanese Refugees Are [1]
- Mid-19th Century: Nepalese farmers recruited to work farmlands of Southern Bhutan (called Lhotshampa, or “southerners”)
- Lhotshampa retained Nepali and Hindu customs, but lived in peace with the Drukpa (Buddhist elite) majority for many years
- 1989: “One Nation, One People” policy of ethnic cleansing: Drukpa culture imposed on all Bhutanese
- Torture, sexual assault and murder forced over 130,000 Lhotshampa to flee Bhutan
- These refugees spent decades of their lives in camps in Nepal (many still remain there)
- Over 68,000 have resettled to the USA, many coming to South Philadelphia [2]
Role Of Traditional Chinese Medicine In Modern Healthcare, Gealina Dun
Role Of Traditional Chinese Medicine In Modern Healthcare, Gealina Dun
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Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), has been practiced for over 2500 years, and approaches health as an interrelated and holistic state of being. Using multiple methods, the theories of TCM aim to balance:
- Qi
- Yin and Yang (Fig. 1)
- The Five Elements
- ZangFu Organs
Successful Aging In Philadelphia: Examining The Needs Of The Geriatric Community, Mollie Woehling
Successful Aging In Philadelphia: Examining The Needs Of The Geriatric Community, Mollie Woehling
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INTRODUCTION
- As more adults continue to live until older ages they will have a greater reliance on the formal aging care system and continue to use a large proportion of healthcare resources
- From 2000 to 2010, the US 65+ population grew 15.1% compared to the total population that grew 9.7%1
- CDC estimates that adults who make it to 65 can expect to live for 19 more years, 14 of those in relatively good health2
- Adults 65 years and older comprise over 12% of the population of Philadelphia1
- In 2002, 19% of Philadelphia’s seniors 65+ lived in poverty, …
Decision-Making In Accessing The Emergency Department Versus Primary Care, Lev Malevanchik, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Priya Mammen, Md, Mph, Bernard Lopez, Md, Ms
Decision-Making In Accessing The Emergency Department Versus Primary Care, Lev Malevanchik, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Priya Mammen, Md, Mph, Bernard Lopez, Md, Ms
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- 95% of emergency department (ED) visits from patients living in Jefferson’s (TJUH) community benefit area (CBA) were for conditions with lower priority
Emergency Severity Index (ESI) numbers of 3, 4, or 5 in FY 2011 & 2012.
– Many of these visits were non-emergent.
- The aim of this study was to document how community members chose between going to the ED or their primary care physician (PCP).
A Place For Mindfulness In Successful Addiction Recovery, Susannah Eckman
A Place For Mindfulness In Successful Addiction Recovery, Susannah Eckman
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The difficulties that women face during substance abuse recovery and re-integration into society after incarceration are staggering in number and combined severity. Over the last several decades, a substantial body of research has investigated the psychological, neurobiological, and public health aspects of the actual experience – as well as the sustained perception of – resource depletion that everyday life in low-income communities creates. The tide of research is now headed towards evaluating new treatment strategies that respond to the understanding gained from this research. Mindfulness Training (MT) is one strategy that promises particular efficacy in addressing the root of these …
An Overview Of The Healthcare System In Argentina, Derya Arkonac
An Overview Of The Healthcare System In Argentina, Derya Arkonac
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Poster outlines:
- The Health Care System
- The Population
- The Politics
- Conclusion
Social And Structural Barriers Faced By Gender And Sexual Minorities In Obtaining Female Reproductive, Montida Fleming
Social And Structural Barriers Faced By Gender And Sexual Minorities In Obtaining Female Reproductive, Montida Fleming
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The Problem
- Lesbian women are less likely to have health insurance and less likely to receive routine Pap tests compared their heterosexual counterparts.1
- Transgendered males were found to be less likely to receive preventative health services such as pap tests due to both lack of insurance and discrimination by healthcare providers.2
- Barriers may include:
Stigma and discrimination
Lack of compassion, sensitivity, and gender literacy by healthcare workers
Lack of health insurance
Misconceptions about risk in female bodied people who do not have sex with males
Language used by public health advocates regarding preventative care for female reproductive organs
An Assessment Of Food Insecurity In A Lower North Philadelphia Community Health Center, Carly Sedlock, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd
An Assessment Of Food Insecurity In A Lower North Philadelphia Community Health Center, Carly Sedlock, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd
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Food insecurity describes the inability to access enough food at all times to lead an active, healthy life. While food insecurity is associated with several negative health outcomes, screening for food insecurity in the clinical setting is not consistently performed. The goals of this pilot study were to: explore the prevalence of food insecurity among patients attending St. Elizabeth's Wellness Center in Lower North Philadelphia, explore the impact of food insecurity on health and disease management, and assess how to better address food insecurity in the primary care setting.
Women’S Perspective: The Underlying Factors Leading To Malnutrition In Poor Women In India, Tanuja Devaraj
Women’S Perspective: The Underlying Factors Leading To Malnutrition In Poor Women In India, Tanuja Devaraj
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AIM
A qualitative pilot study aimed to understand the socioeconomic aspects leading to malnutrition in urban poor women in Bangalore, India.
Care In Columbia: What We Can Glean From South American Medicine, Neil Flannery Haidorfer, Robert Simmons, Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph
Care In Columbia: What We Can Glean From South American Medicine, Neil Flannery Haidorfer, Robert Simmons, Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph
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The information presented is the product of a two month international rotation at Medellin General Hospital and the non-profit pediatric clinic, Santa Ana through an academic affiliation with La Universidad CES in Medellin, Antioquia. The goal of the rotation was to obtain an understanding of healthcare in Columbia and identify potential practices that could be utilized in the U.S.
Asthma Questionnaire For An Immigrant Chinese Population, Ho-Hin Choy, Whitney Shiau, Md, Audrey Lung Md, Faap
Asthma Questionnaire For An Immigrant Chinese Population, Ho-Hin Choy, Whitney Shiau, Md, Audrey Lung Md, Faap
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Asthma is a key public health problem for the pediatric population of the United States. 7 million children in the United States have been diagnosed with asthma at some point in their lives (1). Asthma remains a disease that occurs in higher rates among minority populations. Those living in inner-city environments are most at risk. A study performed in an inner-city area of Boston, MA showed that 16% of an Asian American school age population had previously diagnosed asthma with an additional 3% having possible undiagnosed asthma (2). Northeast Medical Services (NEMS), a federally qualified community health center (FQHC), serves …
Analysis Of Importance Of Implementing Spiritual Assessment And Care Of Patients In Clinical Settings, You Na Park
Analysis Of Importance Of Implementing Spiritual Assessment And Care Of Patients In Clinical Settings, You Na Park
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Health professionals need to take care of patients’ spirituality, evaluate various spiritual approaches from both professional and public voices, and address concerns and potential conflicts in meeting the patients’ spiritual needs. There is a number of strategies and solutions to addressing the concerns of spiritual assessments and management of the patients in clinical setting.
The Current State Of Health Care In China, Jonathan Yadlosky
The Current State Of Health Care In China, Jonathan Yadlosky
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After decentralizing health management in the early 1980s, China’s health care system developed many of the problems that we in the United States are currently working to solve. Though China is literally on the other side of the world, I think we might learn a few very important lessons from a close look at their successes, failures, trends, and goals in health care administration and delivery.
Supplementary Trainings On Non-Medical Topics For Community Health Workers In Mutsengo, Kenya, Steven Fox
Supplementary Trainings On Non-Medical Topics For Community Health Workers In Mutsengo, Kenya, Steven Fox
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- Assessed needs and looked for solutions that are
- Executed and maintained locally Income-generating
- Provided skills trainings to CHWs on these topics
- Help initiate projects using these skills
- These projects show some modest continuing success
Mural Painting In South Philadelphia: A Means Of Addressing Racism Directed Against Bhutanese And Burmese Refugees, And Improving Health Outcomes, Meera Bhardwaj
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INTRODUCTION
- Acculturation is the process of adjusting personal behavior patterns in response to prolonged interaction with another culture [1, 2].
- Discrimination in the host country significantly affects the acculturation process. Refugees have an extremely high risk for discrimination [3]. Discrimination exacerbates existing mental health conditions and activates the HPA [4].
- In the South Philadelphia refugees from Bhutan and Myanmar have been resettled into the neighborhood of East Passyunk/Moymensing. This demographic change has unfortunately resulted in acts of discrimination by the local community against the refugees.
- Mural Arts is painting a mural in the heart of this neighborhood. This mural will …
Jeffhealth Soil-Transmitted Helminths, David Maniscalco
Jeffhealth Soil-Transmitted Helminths, David Maniscalco
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Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are known to be a significant problem in Rwanda. The Ministry of Health and individual villages are aware of its impact on people’s health and well-being as well as its impact on the country’s economy. The goal of the JeffHEALTH project is to educate poor, rural villages in Rwanda so that village members can take the knowledge they gain, put it into practice and share this knowledge with generations to come.
Where Are They Now? Understanding How Src Directorship Influences Medical Student Career Trajectories And Outcomes Post-Graduation, Anita Modi,, Ann Vale, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph
Where Are They Now? Understanding How Src Directorship Influences Medical Student Career Trajectories And Outcomes Post-Graduation, Anita Modi,, Ann Vale, James D. Plumb, Md, Mph
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JeffHOPE, a student-run clinic (SRC) designed to empower and care for Philadelphia's underserved population, was established in 1991 by the students of Jefferson Medical College. Since its inception, the program has been led by over 100 student directors, who oversee each of the five JeffHOPE clinics staffed by fellow medical students every week. But where are the directors now, and how did their leadership experiences caring for the underserved influence their career trajectories? Through the administration of a 20-question survey, we aimed to explore the experiences and accomplishments of medical student directors throughout the 20-year history of JeffHOPE, as well …
Assessing The Health Needs Of The Burmese And Bhutanese Refugees In South Philadelphia, Patricia Tolu-Ajayi
Assessing The Health Needs Of The Burmese And Bhutanese Refugees In South Philadelphia, Patricia Tolu-Ajayi
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While refugees initially receive government aid (eg, Refugee Medical Assistance) upon arrival to the US, they often have unresolved medical concerns that persist beyond their initial period of government assistance (8 Months). To address these unmet health needs, Refugee Health Partners at Thomas Jefferson University started a free clinic targeting refugees from Bhutan and Burma living in South Philadelphia. An important finding from this clinic was that many refugees do not utilize the health care system, regardless of insurance status. Consequently, it is not known what health and social issues are most prevalent.
The Contribution Of Schizophrenia To Homelessness: Analysis Of The Housing First Model And Possible Prevention Of Serious Mental Illness, Elijah Grillo
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The Problem
- 2.6 million schizophrenics in the US accounting for more inpatient treatment days than any other medical illness (national cost: $62 billion/year).
- 6% (~160,000) are homeless or live in shelters
- Make up 36% of the 700,000 homeless individuals in the US.
Growing Green Communities Through Urban Gardening In Haddington, Allison Rague, Zach Goldstein
Growing Green Communities Through Urban Gardening In Haddington, Allison Rague, Zach Goldstein
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Allison, Krista, and Zach worked on a farm and surrounding community gardens with high school students from Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN). The 25 PYN youths were divided into groups and focused on different projects related to urban gardening. The groups included social media, marketing, garden/landscape design, environmental education, and construction/ farm maintenance. Each youth was given the opportunity to explore his or her own interests within the realm of farming.
Continued Clinic Staff Education, Joseph S. Hong
Continued Clinic Staff Education, Joseph S. Hong
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Improving patient care by providing teaching sessions to hospital and clinic staff. The staff include medical assistants, technicians, and front office staff. The desired result would be to create an environment of scientific curiosity and improved understanding, for what the patients are dealing with. Thereby improving empathetic care when interacting with the patient.
Wellbody Alliance, Sierra Leone, Kevin Rurak
Wellbody Alliance, Sierra Leone, Kevin Rurak
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Pharmacy Project:
Inventory database development
- Streamlined tracking of daily and monthly drug dispensing
- New database to plan requisitions based on trends
Helping Refugees Navigate The Health Care Maze, Jenna Fox, Andy Kay
Helping Refugees Navigate The Health Care Maze, Jenna Fox, Andy Kay
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Jenna’s main focus during her Bridging the Gaps assignment at NSC was an outcomes assessment for use in grant applications. Her side projects included client service and education development