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Evaluating The Student Health Needs At Dalton State College, Cheryl W. Owens
Evaluating The Student Health Needs At Dalton State College, Cheryl W. Owens
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Translational and Clinical Research Projects
The incidence of chronic diseases in college students mirrors that of older adults. Yet despite the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), college student continue to have difficulty accessing medical care. Many have no insurance, limited transportation and inadequate finances during college to obtain medical care. While college health centers may improve access to care, smaller colleges often do not have the financial and personnel resources to provide student health services. Even in colleges that provide student health services, the focuses are primarily on sexual health, mental health, violence, and substance abuse. Prevention and treatment of chronic diseases services …