Nearly 50 million Americans live in areas with too few dentists, and as a result, they can’t get needed dental care. Without more mid-level dental providers who can extend the reach of the dentist and deliver care to communities … Continue reading Striving to End the Oral Health Care Crisis→
While medical researchers pore over the human genetic code for clues to well-being, social researchers increasingly insist that your ZIP code will tell a far more accurate story about your likely health outcomes. There are vast differences in health … Continue reading Creating a Seismic Shift in How We Approach Health→
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Every year, the nation’s 3,300 local and county jails provide health care to many of society’s most vulnerable people. The approximately 11 million individuals who cycle in and out of jails each year have high levels of unmet … Continue reading Treating Jails as Part of the Health System→
Fewer than 5 percent of children receive any kind of pain relief during routine immunizations, even though research shows that there are simple, no-cost solutions that work. That’s according to Christine Chambers, PhD, a clinical psychologist, researcher and professor … Continue reading Teaching Parents About Children’s Pain Through Social Media→
The Challenge One hundred million Americans suffer from chronic pain – In 2011, the Institute of Medicine released the report Relieving Pain in America, detailing the chronic pain epidemic in America. With so many Americans suffering from chronic pain and so few resources … Continue reading Galvanizing Pain Leaders to Advocate for Better Care→
