by | Feb 16, 2021 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Medication Safety
“With age comes wisdom” is a familiar adage. Healthcare professionals recognize age also brings increased risk for adverse drug events and health complications. Medication is a common treatment option, but changes in an aging body can lead to unintended harm from...
by | Dec 14, 2020 | Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN, Home Health, Medication Safety, Patient Safety, Quality of Care Transitions
Author: Jane Strommen, PhD Gerontology Specialist, North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Caregiving can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be filled with enormous physical, emotional, and financial challenges. It is essential for caregivers to...
by | Jun 29, 2020 | Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN
According to national statistics, likely one-third of individuals, older than age 18, have prediabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. More than eight in 10 of those individuals do not know their risk. Individuals at risk for type 2 diabetes may be...
by | May 13, 2020 | Covid-19, Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN
Urban Indian Health Institute created multiple fact sheets about COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus) for tribes and urban Indian communities to help keep people informed about preventing the spread of the virus. The Institute will continue to make these resources as...
by | May 12, 2020 | Diabetes Care, Featured, Great Plains QIN
Brought to you by the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health. Healthcare professionals in North Dakota and South Dakota are invited to participate. Many communities lack access to diabetic care specialty services that could benefit them. Access to diabetes...
by | Jun 10, 2016 | Colorectal Cancer Screening, Diabetes Care, Great Plains QIN, Immunizations, Public Observances, Quality of Care Transitions
In honor of Men’s Health Month, we would like to share activities and resources to promote the importance of preventive health care in maintaining optimal health and ensuring early detection. Listed below are 5 ways to increase disease prevention. 1. Annual Wellness...
