National Center for Primary Care at MSM
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After 4 years of engaging clinicians about their adoption and use of #DigitalHealthTools, National Center for Primary Care at MSM published a paper describing how these tools can be leveraged to achieve #healthequity. Full Report here: bit.ly/DHTstudy
We were honored to present National COVID19 Resiliency Network work at #NNPHIAC24 last month! We got to reconnect with our colleagues from around the country. Congratulations to all the award winners! More NCRN info: ncrn.msm.edu
In 2022, we partnered with the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) to publish a report on how primary care is a key lever to advancing health equity. The report identified concrete, practice and policy-level actions that primary care stakeholders can pursue to reduce inequities. thepcc.org/sites/default/…
In 2020, Morehouse School of Medicine Prevention Research Center published a commentary on engaging African Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is to create community and data-informed mitigation strategies to advance community leadership toward health equity. cdc.gov/Pcd/issues/202…
National Center for Primary Care at MSM is collaborating with three other HBCUs to improve HIV/AIDS care abroad in Zambia and Malawi. Our work includes implementing a telemedicine program to improve the quality of health services in Lusaka, Zambia. Learn more: msm.edu/Research/resea…
Recently, National Center for Primary Care at MSM studied the relationship between neighborhood environment and arterial stiffness among Black adults in Jackson, MS & Atlanta, GA. The study showed social characteristics can be associated with vascular health in Black adults. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36597615/
There are serious racial inequities in maternal morbidity and reasons for this are poorly understood. A National Center for Primary Care at MSM study showed that measuring inequities based on where they show up across the country can help identify policies that promote racial equity. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34855057/
During this second month of hurricane season, it is more important than ever to ensure there is equitable care before, during and after disasters and pandemics. A National Center for Primary Care at MSM article described how disaster planning must include care for minority communities. doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma…
An important part of primary care is managing chronic diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure). Last year, National Center for Primary Care at MSM examined how properly managing these conditions affects trips to emergency rooms and hospitalizations. Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36868870/
In 2022, National Center for Primary Care at MSM described how the relationship between waist circumference and incident coronary heart disease (CHD) is influenced by individual and neighborhood factors in REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35446759/
Earlier this year, NCPC Health Policy joined PFCCpartners Community Practice Workshop to discuss their work on Prioritizing Research Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement (PRIDE) for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Full video: youtube.com/watch?v=xLN5Cj…
Last month, @docblount from NCPC Health Policy was the Keynote Speaker at the Disability Pride Awareness Month Health Equity Symposium. It was in Savannah, Georgia on July 27 and centered on achieving equity those living with disabilities.
While National COVID19 Resiliency Network has ended, we are committed to continuing the work we started through the newly established National Health Equity Collaborative (NHEC). Join us as we continue to advance health equity: msm.edu/Research/resea…
For the last several years, NCPC Health Policy and the Substance Use, Prevention, and Treatment Division at National Center for Primary Care at MSM have worked to promote Black youth mental health in Georgia. Read more about their work and findings here: muse.jhu.edu/article/933294…
Last month, the Satcher Health Leadership Institute hosted an event called Walk in Her Shoes. The event focused specifically on the critical HIV-related challenges facing Black women. Check out National Center for Primary Care at MSM’s global work in reducing HIV disparities: msm.edu/Research/resea…
Did you catch our latest publication? Megan Douglas, Director of NCPC Health Policy, helped author a publication that reviewed the connection between state insurance laws and perceived access to pediatric mental health care. More info: jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…