Barriers for Achieving Glycemic Targets Thursday, May 17, 2018 Recording | Slides | Summary Report Improved glycemic control in people with diabetes delays the onset and progression of severe microvascular complications of diabetes. Despite advances in pharmacotherapy and diabetes treatment devices and the emphasis placed on treatment adherence over the last decade, National Health and Nutrition […]
Category: Emerging Issues
Cervical Cancer Prevention: Communication Interventions and Peer Health Education Friday – April 6, 2018 Recording | Slides | Summary Report The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)–related cancers is more than 35 000 cases in the United States each year. Preventing high-risk HPV infection is the key to the prevention of cervical dysplasia and cancer. Barrier contraceptives, such […]
Diabetes and Eye Exams in Primary Care Tuesday, March 28, 2018 Slides The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that anyone with diabetes should receive a retinal exam every year. Early detection can reduce the risk of severe vision loss by 90% and significantly reduce long-term healthcare costs. Unfortunately, fewer than 50% of patients with diabetes […]
Public Housing Primary Care Top 3 Issues Monday, February 26, 2018 Recording | Slides On February 26, 2018 the Health in Public Housing Advisory Group discussed emerging issues affecting public housing residents served by Health Centers located in or immediately accessible to public housing. The Advisory Group highlighted the need of continue to work on […]
Cervical Cancer Screening and Prevention Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Thursday, February 15, 2018 Recording 1 | Summary Report Recording 2 | Summary Report Recording 3 | Summary Report Recording 4 | Summary Report A cervical cancer prevention and control program comprises an organized set of activities aimed at […]