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Providing Equitable Care for Patients With Non-English Language Preference in Telemedicine

Dec 20, 2023 4:09:00 PM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in telehealth, health equity

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Improving access to telemedicine for non-English speaking patients is crucial for health equity. A self-directed module for medical students on working with interpreters in telehealth shows promising results. 

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Grant Awarded to NWAHEC & WFUSM Internal Medicine Residency for Telehealth Patient Home Monitoring

Mar 16, 2023 10:00:00 AM / by Leslie D McDowell, DNP, ANP-BC, RN posted in telehealth, Wake Forest School of Medicine

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In an effort to improve physician skills and experience with Telehealth, Northwest AHEC and Wake Forest School of Medicine Internal Residency were awarded a grant to produce online learning for physicians and distribute medical supplies to patients.  Funding allowed telehealth technology capabilities to be fully integrated in two clinics.

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Join us on November 5th for the 23rd Annual Diabetes Management Conference

Oct 11, 2021 8:45:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in telehealth, nutrition, diabetes

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This conference is designed to provide diabetes best practices for healthcare professionals. Walk away from this conference with: practical ways for all disciplines to use to optimize telehealth, medical nutrition counseling, patient support and up-to-date medical knowledge. Participants will gain knowledge about specific topics in the field of diabetes management. It is imperative that providers remain educated in all aspects of their patients’ care, from clinical management to behavior and quality of life.

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23rd Annual Diabetes Management Conference: Best Practices Across the Continuum

Aug 26, 2021 10:30:00 AM / by Brooke Kochanski posted in telehealth, nutrition, diabetes

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This diabetes conference is designed to provide diabetes best practices for health care professionals. Participants will gain knowledge about specific topics in the field of diabetes management. It is imperative that providers remain educated in all aspects of their patients’ care from clinical management to new advances. This knowledge-based activity is designed to provide physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, dietitians and other health care professionals with the most current trends and continuum-of-treatment strategies for patients with diabetes.

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Health Coaching - a growing part of the healthcare extender model

Mar 30, 2021 9:23:59 AM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in telehealth, engagement, instruction, training, Wellness, public health, mental health, CME, Healthy Opportunities, culinary medicine, healthy eating, food, Community, health careers, respiratory care, behavioral health, Health coach

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We hear the term health coach more and more these days so I wanted to explore the role of the health coach in this blog post. A health coach is a coach for people who want to or who are contemplating making behavioral changes that result in a healthier lifestyle. A health coach is a type of healthcare extender trained to help others set goals and be accountable for themselves as they begin a journey to improve their overall health and quality of life.

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A Mission to Care

Feb 12, 2021 12:00:00 PM / by Andrew L. Brewer, MS, NBHWC posted in Social Determinants of Health, NCDHHS, telehealth, engagement, Wellness, public health, Healthcare Insights, mental health, Healthy Opportunities, Community

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I recently connected with Jeremy Moseley, the Director of Community Engagement of FaithHealth, to discuss the mission and their ministries. Their mission is to build, align and animate religious and community assets to improve access to health care and the health of the community - a mission that aligns well with Northwest AHEC's. 

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