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Missouri Health Disparities

WEBMissouri Health Disparities. Black Health Disparities. Black Missourians are the second-largest ethnic or racial group in Missouri, but, as a group, they face the most significant burden of poor health outcomes and disease. …

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Maternal Mortality and Health Disparities

WEBThe Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines maternal mortality as a pregnancy- related death of a woman while pregnant or within one-year postpartum for any cause …

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Health Outcomes of Telehealth

WEBThere are multiple options for telehealth. The available telehealth options include talking to a provider on the phone or video call, sending and receiving secure …

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Insurance Coverage of Doula Services

WEBThe average cost of doula services is between $700 - $1,500 over the course of the pregnancy, which is usually not covered by private or public insurance ( Health Affairs 2015 ). From 2011-2012, …

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Maternal Mortality and Health Disparities

WEBinequities in food security and housing, reduced health literacy, lack of health insurance, and distrust of the health care system may decrease access to prenatal and postpartum …

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Obesity in Missouri

WEBStatewide policies to improve nutrition, exercise, and health in schools and communities are a promising approach to address the primary risk factors of obesity. Missouri obesity rates continue to grow with associated costs …

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Mental Health Asset Maps

WEBAsset maps can identify existing and missing health resources. Asset mapping is the community-driven cataloging of community services, resources, and unique strengths to identify regional …

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Environmental Health is Changing Health Care for Women

WEBAs a board certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) and attorney, Sue Kendig has combined her passion for public health and the law with her …

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Show Me Healthy Women Program

WEBSocial Determinants of Health Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, live, and age, which affect a multitude of health risks and quality-of-life …

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Scope of Practice

WEBAPRNs in Missouri can act as primary care providers for acute, gynecological, and pain management care. APRNs can provide 67-93% of primary care services, depending on the clinical setting ( Maier …

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Mental Health Parity

WEBThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) of 2008 prohibited plans offered to individuals and by large employers (more than 50 employees) from imposing stricter quantitative limits on mental health …

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Mental Health & Reincarceration

WEBMental health programs for at-risk individuals can decrease reincarceration. MO DOC offers several mental health pro-grams: Community Mental Health Treatment, …

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Health and Human Services

WEB238 E High St., 3rd Floor Jefferson City, MO 65101 314-827-4549 [email protected]

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MOST Policy Initiative

WEBHealth & Human Services. Infrastructure & Technology. Public Safety. Tax & Finance. most policy initiative MOST Policy Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit …

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Nursing Residency Programs

WEBNRPs reduce turnover & subsequent hospital costs. In the U.S., the average nurse requires $62,000-67,000 to train and pay at an NRP (up to $15,000 in training …

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Medical Residency

WEBThe U.S. has several health professional shortage areas. Nationally, 74 million people are in a geographic health professional shortage area (HPSA) for primary care (U.S. Health …

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Mental Health and Public Safety Funding

WEBUnmet mental health needs among at-risk populations can increase public safety costs. Police regularly arrest and jail detainees with substance use disorder …

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Coverage of Obesity Treatments

WEB238 E High St., 3rd Floor Jefferson City, MO 65101 314-827-4549 [email protected]

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Homelessness in Missouri

WEBstrong predictor for adverse physical and mental health outcomes throughout the lifespan.2,7 In the United States, one homeless individual costs taxpayers anywhere …

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Food Insecurity and Deserts

WEBTo maintain a healthy diet, people need food that is nutritious, affordable, and accessible. Nutritious diets consist of vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, protein and oils, …

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Racial Discrimination Based on Hair Texture/Style

WEBHealth Consequences Associated with Hair-Based Discrimination. School and workplace policies that discourage natural hair and protective hairstyles can negatively impact …

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