Poster Presentation This study, whose components emerge from the field of narrative medicine, provided greater access to knowledge about the impact that narratives have on care experiences for both patient and provider. Subjective understandings of illness through narration may serve to address the health care gap for URM pregnant women. Results from this preliminary pilot […]
By examining the health disparities associated with COVID-19 screenings, the project aimed to better address the barriers inhibiting vulnerable communities from receiving adequate and proper care. Through a thorough examination of the collected data, Open Door Health (ODH) can better assess where to allocate time and resources to minimize various health risks and/or disease consequences […]
This project supported infectious disease management efforts at the Maureen Hamilton Wellness Center by creating and maintaining a follow-up care procedure for students attending Sacred Heart University. In addition to tracking the number of current COVID-19 cases, Felicia also monitored students’ symptoms based on the response. The flu is also an area of concern for […]
The goal of this project was to observe the feasibility and general acceptability of recording “life stories” of under-represented minority (URM) pregnant women, representative of the demographic sample of patients at BMC, with the intent of increasing provider patient connectedness for improved experience of care. Narrative work has been shown to impact patients’ perception of […]
The purpose of this Health Equity Project was to improve the quality of healthcare offered to LGBT and POC patients at OOH, especially for transgender and Latinx immigrant populations. Through the use of quality improvement surveys, Damian worked with Open Door clinic to create institutionalized practices and policies to provide better care for LGBT and […]
The goal of this project is to support community partners’ focus on areas that were identified in the Community Health Assessment which often affect those who need more resources and interventions the most. Providing community organization of Health Care partners will improve strategy implementation as well as to monitor effectiveness of strategies in order to […]
This project focused on mitigating SDOH and promoting health equity throughout the state of New Hampshire. This is going to be achieved by identifying research gaps and using inclusive data collection and evaluation methods. The assessment will measure access to opportunity, health status and outcomes, social connectedness, and community factors. Policies, infrastructure, and resources will […]
The goal of this project was to decrease low birth weight and fetal/ infant mortality by improving health behaviors among pregnant and non-pregnant women of childbearing age, and to reduce disparities in adequacy of prenatal care, low birth weight, and fetal/ infant mortality experienced by racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. During this project Caroline worked […]
This project investigated sexual health at a federal qualified health center (FQHC). Sexual health and sexual health education are a significant public health issue. Improving sexual health education is a critical step needed to achieve social and racial justice and health equity. This project has established a foundation for a meaningful community based and placed […]
Bianca’s research focused on interviewing patients on their experience with telemedicine, in hopes to identify winning strategies to guide future practice and policy for telehealth. In addition, fear of contracting Covid-19 from healthcare facilities has deterred patients from seeking care for both acute and chronic conditions. This has compelled patients, providers and insurers alike to […]