The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes
The Impact of Health Literacy on Diabetes Health literacy is a measure of patients’ ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions. Poor health literacy is common among racial and ethnic minorities, elderly patients, patients with chronic medical conditions, individuals with fewer years of education, and lower socioeconomic status. Addressing health literacy in […]
Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes
Addressing Social Determinants of Health to Improve Diabetes Outcomes Public housing residents often have complex health issues that are impacted by where they live. A report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) shows that individuals that receive HUD assistance are more likely to have chronic health conditions such as diabetes […]
Using Information Systems and Technology to Enhance Diabetes Care
Using Information Systems and Technology to Enhance Diabetes Care Thursday, February 21, 2019 Recording | Slides Patients and physicians require new tools to manage the growing burden of chronic illness. For providers responsible for the care of diabetic patients, developments in information management, real-time health education and feedback, and new approaches to self-monitoring and insulin […]
Integrating Behavioral Health During a Pandemic
Integrating Behavioral Health During a Pandemic Thursday, February 4, 2021 Recording | Slides Mental Health is an important topic for patients living in public housing, particularly during the crisis of a pandemic. In this webinar NCHPH discussed findings from research on the mental health of public housing residents and the medical director from La Maestra Community Health Center […]
Empowerment and Self-Management of Diabetes – The Pharmacist and Diabetes Care Learning Collaborative
Empowerment and Self-Management of Diabetes – The Pharmacist and Diabetes Care Learning Collaborative April 24, 2020 (Session #1) May 14, 2020 (Session #2) May 29, 2020 (Session #3) June 12, 2020 (Session #4) Session 1: Recording | Slides Session 2: Recording | Slides Session 3: Recording | Slides Session 4: Recording | Slides The goal […]