Strategies for Diabetes Awareness, Prevention and Control: Focusing on Prediabetes
Strategies for Diabetes Awareness, Prevention and Control: Focusing on Prediabetes Tuesday, May 22, 2018 Slides Increasing awareness and risk stratification of individuals with prediabetes may help physicians understand potential interventions that my help decrease the percentage of patients in their communities in whom diabetes develops. During this session NCHPH discussed strategies for diabetes awareness, prevention […]
Barriers for Achieving Glycemic Targets
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 […]
Cervical Cancer Prevention: Communication Interventions and Peer Health Education
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
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
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 […]