Rural Monitor Search Results for: diabetes
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Date: Oct 5, 2016
Dr. Ali Mokdad uncovers reasons behind the United States' high infant and maternal mortality rates. A Professor of Global Health at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) and Head Faculty Member on U.S. Studies at the University of Washington, Dr. Mokdad shares his perspective on this issue through a rural lens. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, that are results of these risk factors. We have the medication...
Date: Nov 10, 2020
Nurses are an integral part of the rural healthcare workforce. Registered nurses from across the country share their stories about their path to nursing, their accomplishments, and how they provide healthcare in their rural communities. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetic collaborative and also assisted with setting up its telemedicine program, learning how to run the telemedicine...
Date: Dec 28, 2016
Articles on the opioid epidemic, new service delivery models, and a variety of innovative approaches to support health all made it onto the year's most-read list. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes, lowered cholesterol, lost weight, and are even sleeping better. The secret lies in Dr. Timothy...
Date: Sep 20, 2017
Studies show that the more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) one has, the higher the risk of chronic health conditions, anxiety disorders, low life potential, and even early death. A sense of urgency for early intervention spurred one western North Carolina school district and a Native American tribe in Wisconsin to act. Read more about how their programs confront ACEs and build resiliency to overcome them. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes – some of the major causes of the widening rural-urban mortality gap. So, if we want...
Date: Jun 29, 2016
By teaching youth how to better their health and economic situation, Reverend Richard Joyner has inspired the Conetoe community to make lasting changes. Read more about how the Conetoe Family Life Center's garden camp and partnerships with local hospitals have revolutionized the health of northeast North Carolina. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes, and dialysis complications several years ago. As a result, Hymana and her siblings joined...
Date: Feb 7, 2024
Hoarding disorder can lead to serious health risks and a hazardous home environment, with older adults especially vulnerable – but in rural places, diagnosing and treating the condition can be a challenge. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes, seizures, lung conditions, hematological conditions, and sleep apnea were especially common among the hoarding...
Date: May 2, 2018
Post-acute care (PAC) services available locally can make fully recovering from a serious illness or injury faster and easier, setting the patient and provider up for the best possible outcome. This article looks at how a tertiary facility's communication with skilled nursing facilities, a Critical Access Hospital's swing bed program, and a home health agency are improving patient transitions from acute care to PAC. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetic education, and wellness coaching are offered as post-discharge services to help prevent hospital...
Date: Aug 7, 2019
To address rising ER readmissions, an Arizona healthcare system and network partners adapted an unconventional EMS telehealth service to help rural patients. Coupled with care coordination, mobile telehealth units are saving the healthcare system money while better meeting patients' healthcare needs. - The Rural Monitor
...diabetes). The device tracks vital signs and relays the results to the patient's medical...