by sfredenburg | Nov 18, 2020 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured
Rural populations and agriculture communities understand the value of effective tools and community connections. Chronic disease self-management programs (CDSMP) use these same concepts to improve quality of life for those managing a health condition. Despite a desire...
by sfredenburg | Nov 17, 2020 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Patient Safety, Quality of Care Transitions
Perspectives on “want versus need” vary greatly and are swayed by culture and environment. The concepts of equity versus equality face similar biases. As it relates to healthcare, understanding the difference between social determinants of health, social needs, and...
by sfredenburg | Nov 17, 2020 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured, Patient Safety, Quality of Care Transitions
Community health centers (CHCs) provide quality healthcare in rural, low-income and underserved populations. All individuals receive comprehensive, integrated primary, dental and behavioral healthcare regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. The nine...
by Keri McDermott | Nov 3, 2020 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured
National Diabetes Month is observed every November to draw attention to diabetes and its effects on millions of Americans. Every year, we come together to ring the alarm on the diabetes epidemic. For the millions who are at risk for it, it’s a time to get educated,...
by Keri McDermott | Aug 20, 2020 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Featured
Healthy Aging® Month is an annual observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. For the past twenty years, the month of September has been recognized as Healthy Aging Month, an annual occurrence to raise awareness about the...
