Addressing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, despite the availability of high-quality screening options. Multiple barriers to CRC screening have been identified, including cost for the uninsured, younger age, racial or ethnic minorities, recent immigration to the United States (non-English speakers), fear or distrust of the health care system, and rural residence. This learning collaborative will explore barriers to CRC screening and identify interventions that can be implemented by health center programs serving at-risk populations.
Exploring Cultural Competency and Humility in the Care of HIV Patients
People are shaped by their culture. An individual’s diverse beliefs, behaviors, attitudes toward medicine, and even the outcome of their medical treatments are all influenced by the cultures that comprise them. The cultural and ethnic diversity of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States is well known. The vast majority of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) today are members of historically underserved and marginalized populations, most notably racial and ethnic minorities. This four-session learning collaborative explored cultural humility and showed how to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Health for All – Increasing Inclusion for Patients with Disabilities
Previous research has indicated that individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities often struggle to access the resources and care necessary to live independent and healthy lives. Scholarship has also indicated that providers and supporters of these individuals often face frustration and burnout when they are unable to provide patients with the support they need.
In this 4-part learning collaborative, Dr. Kevin Lombardi MD MPH and the NCHPH research and clinical quality team facilitated a set of interdisciplinary and collective sessions designed to engage with the latest data, clinical/social guidance as well as recommendations from leading providers on how to maximally support individuals with disabilities.