#rural health

[pathetic-gamer]

A very ha ha funny meme that will make sense to everyone and definitely isn't extremely niche

#☕️🥧 #rural health #healthcare

[innonurse]

ViVE 2024: What will it take to modernize the rural healthcare landscape?

- By InnoNurse Staff -

“The way for rural healthcare to succeed is to make it easy to find a doctor, to be a doctor and to pay a doctor,” told Bob Lindner, chief science and technology officer at Veda Data Solutions, during a ViVE 2024 education session on the challenging rural healthcare landscape. “All of these three things have challenges that can be traced back to the data.”

Read more at HealthTech Magazine

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#vive2024 #events #health it #rural health #health tech #data management #Agiliti #ehr

[808nontrad]

need to go back and study my foundational math and science, but most of my study time is spent researching my son’s disability (polymicrogyria)

thankfully some psych knowledge has stuck around in my brain, but diving into neurology has been a journey.

not expecting to be able to compete with a neurologist, but I do want to understand as much as I can to support his health and happiness. also trying not to panic about missing any seizures 😰

there are only a handful of child neurologists in the state (I believe only 5). none of them are on our island. we have to fly to o’ahu for appointments (and his MRI). and insurance only covers one parent, of course 🙃

and of course no residencies or fellowships in any kind of neurology in the state. i have no idea where i will end up (frankly, still worried about getting into med school in the first place), but it would be nice to provide my community with such a needed specialization.

super thankful for the online peer support group, and hoping to start an in-person peer group for parents of children with disabilities of any kind next year. studying up on running that, too!

#premed #medblr #rural health #rambles #polymicrogyria #pmg #parenting

[charcha-equity]

Importance of Sustainable Investments in Healthcare Finance

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, a new beacon of hope emerges - sustainable investments. As India seeks a balanced path to better health and financial prosperity, these investments hold the key to revolutionizing healthcare finance. Let's uncover the crucial role they play in shaping a healthier and more prosperous tomorrow.

The Context of Change

India, a mosaic of cultures, is at a crossroads of development and eco-awareness. Its healthcare landscape reflects this transformation. Sustainable healthcare investments align with global green goals and tackle India's urgent challenges like quality healthcare access and equitable services. Sustainability holds the key to resolving these issues while fostering progress.

Also Read: Improving Net Interest Margin: Strategies for Financial Institutions

A Healthy Double Bottom Line

Sustainable investments in healthcare finance offer a dual benefit: financial returns and societal impact. By funneling resources into eco-friendly medical infrastructure, renewable energy solutions, and efficient waste management systems, investors contribute to the well-being of both the planet and its people. This double bottom line underscores the symbiotic relationship between economic growth and social progress.

Preserving Resources, Preserving Health

Traditional healthcare systems often generate substantial waste, both in terms of resources and finances. Sustainable investments tackle this issue head-on by fostering energy-efficient hospitals, reducing carbon footprints, and optimizing resource allocation. Such measures not only cut costs but also ensure that precious resources are preserved for future generations. This approach resonates deeply with the Indian ethos of responsible resource utilization.

An Ounce of Prevention

Investing in sustainable healthcare doesn't merely revolve around buildings and equipment; it extends to preventive medicine. By promoting wellness and community health programs, sustainable investments pave the way for a healthier populace. This proactive approach reduces the burden on healthcare facilities, making medical services more accessible to those who truly need them.

Empowering Rural Healthcare

In India's villages lies the pulse of the nation, intertwined with healthcare needs. Sustainable investments can transform rural medical services through clinics, telemedicine, and sanitation support. This bridges urban-rural health gaps, fostering a healthier, more productive future for all.

The Ripple Effect

Sustainable investments in healthcare finance send ripples far beyond hospitals and clinics. They foster innovation, driving the development of cost-effective medical technologies and pharmaceuticals. This not only reduces treatment expenses but also bolsters India's position as a global leader in healthcare innovation.

Charting the Path Ahead

The path to sustainable healthcare in India poses hurdles: refining regulations, boosting investor awareness, and fostering collaboration. Yet, it's a journey brimming with potential. Sustainable investments can reshape healthcare, creating an eco-friendly, inclusive, and financially robust system.

Also Read: What Is NPA And Its Impact On Indian Economy? 

Conclusion

As we stand at the juncture of progress, the significance of sustainable investments in healthcare finance cannot be overstated. Embracing this shift, India can create a future where economic growth aligns with environmental consciousness, ensuring quality healthcare for everyone. It's a venture that not only secures our financial health but also safeguards the well-being of generations to come.

#sustainable investments #healthcare #healthcare finance #finance #rural health #investments

[thetalabs]

The Benefits of Implementing Health Kiosks in Rural Healthcare

Introduction

Definition of health kiosks

A health kiosk is a self-contained, standalone device that offers basic medical services and healthcare information to patients. It is usually located in public places and is accessible 24/7, making it an ideal solution for healthcare access in rural and remote areas. Health kiosks are designed to supplement traditional healthcare services and can provide services such as blood pressure and glucose monitoring, telemedicine consultations, and medication dispensing.

Importance of healthcare in rural areas

Healthcare is an essential service that is important for individuals and communities to maintain optimal health and wellbeing. Access to healthcare is especially important in rural areas, where residents may face barriers to healthcare due to limited healthcare facilities, healthcare provider shortages, transportation challenges, and distance from medical centres. Rural communities also tend to have higher rates of chronic diseases and other health problems, making access to healthcare even more critical. Improving healthcare access in rural areas can help to improve health outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and promote overall community health and wellbeing.

The problem of limited access to healthcare in rural areas

Rural areas often face significant challenges in accessing healthcare services. One of the main problems is the limited availability of healthcare facilities and healthcare providers. Rural communities tend to have fewer healthcare providers per capita, making it difficult for residents to access medical care. Additionally, healthcare facilities in rural areas may not have the same level of resources or technology as urban healthcare facilities, which can limit the types of medical services available. Transportation challenges can also make it difficult for rural residents to access healthcare. Many rural areas lack public transportation, and residents may need to travel long distances to reach a healthcare facility. These challenges can lead to delayed or missed medical care, which can have negative impacts on health outcomes and overall wellbeing.

The potential of health kiosks to solve this problem

Health kiosks have the potential to address the problem of limited access to healthcare in rural areas. By offering basic medical services and healthcare information in public places, health kiosks can provide convenient and accessible healthcare options for rural residents. Health kiosks are available 24/7, which makes them an ideal solution for areas where healthcare facilities may have limited hours or be located far away. They can also be located in remote areas, bringing healthcare services closer to rural communities. With services such as blood pressure and glucose monitoring, telemedicine consultations, and medication dispensing, health kiosks can provide a range of healthcare services that can help rural residents manage chronic conditions and access basic medical care. Additionally, health kiosks can offer cost-effective healthcare solutions, which can be especially important for rural residents who may face financial barriers to medical care. Overall, health kiosks have the potential to increase healthcare access and improve health outcomes in rural areas.

The Advantages of Health Kiosks in Rural Healthcare

Increased Accessibility to Healthcare

Kiosks are available 24/7

No need for travel to see a doctor

Kiosks are located in public places

Improved Efficiency in Healthcare Delivery

Shorter wait times for patients

Easy access to patient data and medical history

Remote monitoring of patients

Cost-Effective Healthcare

Lower cost of setting up and running a kiosk compared to a traditional clinic

Fewer overhead costs such as rent and utilities

Cost savings passed on to patients

Better Patient Outcomes

Early detection of health issues

Timely intervention and treatment

Improved patient compliance and follow-up care

Challenges to Implementing Health Kiosks in Rural Healthcare

Lack of Awareness

Rural communities may not be aware of the benefits of health kiosks

Education and outreach programs needed to promote kiosks

Technical Challenges

Reliable internet connectivity needed for telemedicine services

Maintenance and servicing of kiosks can be challenging in remote areas

Privacy and Security Concerns

Confidentiality of patient information must be protected

Cybersecurity measures needed to prevent unauthorized access to patient data

Conclusion

Health kiosks offer a cost-effective and efficient solution to healthcare access in rural areas

Education and outreach efforts can increase awareness of health kiosks

Technical and security challenges can be addressed with proper planning and implementation

FAQs

Q. What services are offered at health kiosks?

Health kiosks typically offer basic medical services such as quick ECG, check BP, sugar, heart condition, O2 level, BMI, BMR, Body Vitals, body fat, mass percentage, Telemedicine, get diagnostic and doctors consultancy from remote area.

Q. How much does it cost to use a health kiosk?

The cost of using a health kiosk varies, but it is typically lower than the cost of a traditional clinic visit.

Q. Can health kiosks replace traditional healthcare providers?

Health kiosks are not meant to replace traditional healthcare providers, but to supplement their services and increase accessibility to healthcare in remote areas.

Q. Are health kiosks secure?

Yes, health kiosks have security measures in place to protect patient data and confidentiality.

How can I find a health kiosk in my area?

You can visit our website thetalabs.ai

#health #healthy #healthylifestyle #healthychoices #rural health #HEALTHKIOSK

[ashsheefahospitalblog]

Ashsheefa Hospital- a advance multispeciality hospital in South Bengal

AshSheefa Hospital, a subsidiary of the AshSheefa Group Trust, is a multi-speciality hospital providing advanced treatment, with special focus on Cardiology in the rural South Bengal. Located at Sohrarhut, Falta, South 24 Parganas, AshSheefa has 100 bedded facility for the rural people of South Bengal. AshSheefa Hospital was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minority Minister Jb. Giyasuddin Molla & Eminent Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Kunal Sarkar on June 26, 2014. The hospital promises best patient care services at an affordable and economical rate for the rural patients. We bring in doctors from Kolkata for advanced treatment at AshSheefa. More than 50 medical professionals are a part of all the departments at AshSheefa, that includes, general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, cardiology, urology, ophthalmology, neurology, dermatology, dentistry, ENT, psychiatry, physical medicine, and paediatrics. AshSheefa is proud to be the first largest Cardiac centre with Cathlab facility (Pacemaker Implant, Balloon angioplasty, Valvotomy, Coronary Angiogram) or Cardiac Intervention Procedure for rural South Bengal. A Coronary Care Unit is separately set up for continuous surveillance and proper treatment of the patients with acute or heart conditions, including heart attack. Comprehensive cardiac care, which includes Doppler-Echocardiography, Trade Mill Test, Holter Monitoring, Head up Tilt Table Test, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring is one of the hospital’s most crucial specialities. The ICCU is equipped with advanced technology for thrombolytic therapy as well as electric cardioversion support provided by an infusion pump, biphasic  defibrillator, an ABG, and a ventilator. Being an advanced multispeciality hospital, AshSheefa provides both inpatient and outpatient services. We have 12-hour OPD facilities of all major disciplines and also round the clock facilities for investigation, which includes pathology and imaging. Our laboratories are equipped with ultra- modern medical facilities for complex medical procedures. By the use of cutting-edge equipment, the hospital’s radiography department provides CT scan, Ultrasonography, and X-ray services. Other benefits at AshSheefa include modern Operation Theatres with C-arm facility, ICCU, Day Care Services, Radiology Services, and Emergency Department, Pathology Services, round the clock ambulance, pharmacy and other diagnostic services. All kinds of diagnosis for Pathology, Haematology, Biochemistry, and other medical investigations are done here. In addition, we have 20 beds solely dedicated for I.C.C.U/I.T.U to attend emergencies or critical rural patients. These facilities and the significant volume of outpatient and inpatient patients handled daily provide  students with excellent hands on training and theoretical and exposure to the newest technology, enabling them to comprehend procedures and execute the complex processes involved. AshSheefa Hospitals is a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem, exploring innovations that reduce the cost of healthcare through associated elements of education/training and research.  Thousands of patients in rural West Bengal receive care at their doorstep from a network of telemedicine facilities.  Our hospitals continuously update medical knowledge and put it into reality by bringing advances from the bench to the bedside for both hospital staff and rural doctors and healthcare providers.

#multispecialityhospital #rural health #cardiaccare #healthcare

[nrsnursing]

Top 4 Nursing Technologies Used Today

Nursing technologies being used now days are on a different level then the last 10 years or so. The healthcare industry has been transformed by technology in recent years. With advances in areas such as telemedicine, wearable, and electronic health records (EHRs) is leading to significant improvements. These improvements can be seen in patient care, clinical workflows, and data management. Other than this technology also changed the common practices used for teaching nurses. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the top 4 nursing technology used today.

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

An electronic health record is a standardized collection of patient and population health data that has been digitally saved. EHRs have become a standard in healthcare and nursing practice. This enables nurses to access and update patient data in real-time, improving care coordination, patient safety, and clinical decision-making. EHRs also facilitate the use of data analytics to identify trends and patterns in patient data, leading to more personalized and effective treatment plans.

Wearable Devices

Patients are increasingly using wearable technology, such smart watches and fitness trackers, and nurses are now using it to keep tabs on patients' vital signs and health. Wearable can assist nurses in seeing early warning indications of health issues, monitoring patients' progress, and giving patients real-time feedback on their dietary and exercise habits. In addition to enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction, wearable technology can support patient engagement and self-management.

Telehealth

In nursing practice, telehealth centers has become a crucial tool, especially during the COVID-19 epidemic. Nurses may consult with patients remotely, keep track of their health, and give information and support to patients and their families thanks to telehealth. Patients who may be unable to travel or who reside in under-served areas now have more access to healthcare services because to telehealth. Telehealth has also contributed to lower medical expenses and better patient outcomes.

Simulation Technology

Nursing students may receive practical experience in a secure and regulated setting thanks to the growing use of simulation technology in nursing education. They can strengthen their clinical skills, decision-making abilities, and collaboration via the use of simulation technology, which can model a variety of clinical settings. Nursing teachers may evaluate students' clinical competence and offer comments for development thanks to simulation technologies.

Nursing technology is rapidly advancing, and it has the potential to transform the nursing profession in many ways. From EHRs and wearable to telehealth and simulation technology, the latest advances in nursing technology are helping nurses to provide more personalized, efficient, and effective care to patients. As technology continues to evolve, it will be important for nurses to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and adopt new technologies that can improve patient outcomes and drive nursing practice forward.

#nursing #Healthcare #rural health #telehealth #nrsnursing #nusringtechnologies #health #nursingtraining

[nuadox]

A practical and effective novel community-based TB diagnostic technology

- By Nuadox Crew -

According to a new trial published in Nature Medicine, Xpert, a portable, battery-powered molecular diagnostic instrument, was able to detect almost all potentially infectious cases of tuberculosis (TB) in a community trial of over 600 people in South Africa.

The device is a low-cost solution that includes a vehicle driven by two healthcare staff, modern portable battery-powered DNA-based diagnostics, and technology to gather sputum samples even when patients are unable to generate one. 

The authors believe that these findings highlight the importance of shifting to an active case finding approach for tuberculosis diagnosis, emphasizing that portable, DNA-based diagnostic techniques linked directly to care will be critical for interrupting disease transmission in community settings.

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Source: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Full study: Esmail, A., Randall, P., Oelofse, S. et al. Comparison of two diagnostic intervention packages for community-based active case finding for tuberculosis: an open-label randomized controlled trial. Nat Med (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-023-02247-1

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#tuberculosis #tb #rural health #health #medecine #africa #south africa #dna #genomics #diagnostics #bacteria #infectious diseases #health tech #mobile health #mhealth

[painfordays]

Being the only disabled person in a friend group is like. Argues against mental age for 30 minutes without achieving anything because they will die if they cant call developmentally disabled adults 6 year olds. Feel guilty for cancelling plans for disability reasons and making up a lie so you dont have to tell the truth. Get called a cripple after explaining your symptoms. Get told nothing is ever the doctors fault because they work soooo hard and you're just not persistent enough. Realize the only way theyd ever do even minor caregiving tasks for you is if they were paid. Spend an hour arguing against eugenics. Listen to someone talk about a group of disabled people and with every sentence it gets more obvious they never interacted with anyone from this group personally. Get compared to peoples elderly relatives. Get -

#i want to burn it all down ♡-♡ [head explodes] #actually disabled #chronic illness #chronic pain #chronic fatigue #ableism #casual ableism #abledsareweird #also whatever you do dont tell me to just get better friends im a rural mf this is the best i managed to find in this village:)) #and somewhat frequent socializing is sadly required for my mental health to not go fully off the rails so pls. shut up

[medicalschoolinaustralia]

First-year Deakin medical students creating community connections

This past July, nearly 100 first-year Deakin University medical students were sent out to rural and regional clinical training sites to learn more about what life is like as a country doctor.Learn more about Deakin Medical School

The Rural Immersion Program includes students from the first intake of Deakin’s Rural Training Stream. These are medical students who have been specially selected for medical training in Deakin’s Rural Clinical Schools with the hope that they will remain in the country to live and work as graduate doctors.

Director of Deakin’s Rural Community Clinical School Associate Professor Lara Fuller said the Rural Training Stream was designed to address the shortage of doctors living and working in rural and regional areas.

About the Deakin Rural Immersion Program

The program is designed to give many first-year medical students an opportunity to visit clinical training sites across southwest Victoria and the Grampians region. The students spend time in hospitals, general practices, and health care clinics and see firsthand how medical care is delivered to Victorian rural communities.

These visits help the students build relationships within those communities by connecting them with country and significant sites, community groups, and organizations.

“We’ve designed this as a completely immersive experience so that our students get to know these communities. We know that graduate doctors are more likely to work in country areas when they feel a sense of community and belonging to those areas,” said Associate Professor Fuller.

The Rural Immersion Program involves 90 students who will spend three days in Ballarat, Warrnambool, or the Rural Community Clinical School’s locations in Ararat, Colac, Daylesford, Portland, Hamilton, Camperdown, Horsham and Stawell.

Since rural and regional areas continue to face a critical shortage of doctors and medical workforce, evidence shows that students from a rural background who complete extended training in a rural clinical school are far more likely to work in rural areas after graduation.

Deakin’s Rural Training Stream dedicates 30 places in the Doctor of Medicine program to rural students and supports them on the pathway to becoming a rural doctor.

About the Deakin Doctor of Medicine

The first two years of the Deakin MD are based at Waurn Ponds (Geelong), where you’ll learn in simulated clinical environments and dedicated medical sciences teaching spaces, along with small-group learning sessions. You’ll also be exposed to clinical experiences from early in the course, through placements with healthcare providers.

During years 3 and 4, you’ll undergo intensive clinical training within health services attached to one of five clinical schools, Barwon Health (Geelong), Warrnambool, Ballarat or Eastern Health (Melbourne), or with the Rural Community Clinical School. Your learning and assessment will be conducted in the clinical environment, guided by experienced staff associated with the clinical schools.

Program: Doctor of Medicine (MD) Location: Waurn Ponds, Victoria Semester intake: January Duration: 4 years

#deakin medical school #deakin university #medical students #rural medicine #rural health #rural doctors #australian medical schools

[iomcworld]

Primary healthcare relates to the professional health care received in the community, usually from a general practitioner or practice nurse.

#Healthcare #Health Management #Rural Health #open access #open access journals #Quality and Safety in Health Care #Quality in Health Care #International Journal for Quality in Health Care #Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care #Health Care Management Review #Health Care for Women International #European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care #Journal of Pediatric Health Care #Social Work in Health Care #Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care #International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance #Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care #Medicine #Healthcare and Philosophy #Children's Health Care #Quality Management in Health Care #International Journal of Health Care Finance and Economics #Clinical Performance and Quality Health care #British Journal of Health Care Management #Occupational Therapy in Health Care #Coronary Health Care #Journal of Correctional Health Care #Journal of Health Care Law Policy #Journal of Family Health Care #Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy

[joseywritesng]

Getting Cancer Care in Rural America

Getting Cancer Care in Rural America

If you have been diagnosed with cancer and you are among the 1 in 5 Americans who live in a rural area, you may have difficulties getting the care you need because of where you live. The first step is to find specialists with experience in treating your type of cancer at the stage it was diagnosed with, together with your GP. Once you know who can treat your cancer, other considerations come into…

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#cancer care #cancer treatment #hospital at home #rural health

[innonurse]

#rural health #medyseva #india #health tech #medtech #digital health #telemedicine #telehealth

[chaoticdesertdweller]

#photography #original photographers #mental health #virginia #nature #blue jays #snowy trees #snow #trees #snow day #nature's beauty #outdoors #winter #in the south #rural america #rural appalachia #sw va

[oceanstone]

“The RAM clinic offered free hepatitis C testing for the first time—a pharmacy professor estimated that 75 percent of IV drug users in the [Appalachian] region have contracted it and ‘have no idea’—and handed out take-home naloxone kits with training to almost four hundred people. ‘In a rural area like this, just trying to get people to their appointments is huge,’ [Sue] Cantrell told me. Two patients in the MAT clinic she runs in nearby Lee County, Virginia, either hitchhike or walk to their appointments, some from a distance of more than five miles.”

Beth Macy, Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America

Part Three: “A Broken System”

Chapter Thirteen: Outcasts and Inroads

#sue cantrell #beth macy #dopesick #dealers doctors and the drug company that addicted america #a broken system #outcasts and inroads #rural health #harm reduction #addiction #public health

[trracstudy]

Participate in a Research Study about Adolescent Mental Health (15-18, Enter for a $25 gift card)

Hi there! We're a research team based out of Fordham University’s Mood & Behaviors Lab and University of Maine's Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology Lab conducting a study on risk & resilience related to mental health in adolescents.

In order to participate in this study you must: Be 15-18 years old, be comfortable reading and speaking English, and live in a rural community OR an urban community in the United States.

If you are interested in participating in the study, please click on the link below. Participants who complete the study will be entered into a raffle to win one of 20, $25 Amazon gift cards.

https://fordham.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehWjq8RIi2c14Oy

Your participation is completely voluntary, and you can end the study at any time. All data collected in this study is confidential. Your parents do not need to be involved in your participation in this study. This study is approved by the Fordham University Institutional Review Board.

We hope that this research helps us better understand online experiences for adolescents across the United States. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.

#mental health #teen #fandom #research #nyc #rural #urban #urban life #cityscape #city #street #rurality #rural america