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LibGuides: Health and Poverty: What is Health Equity

WebAccording to the CDC, health equity is "is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health" (CDC, 2022).

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LibGuides: Health and Poverty: General Information

WebThe system should guarantee adequate, affordable, and accessible care to all U.S. residents. There must be a strong community health system with an emphasis …

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LibGuides: Health Literacy: General Information

WebFor example, Vernon et al. states that limited health literacy accounts for 7% to 17% of total healthcare expenses each year. Rasu et al. (2015) state that an adult with …

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LibGuides: Health and Poverty: Resources for Further Learning

WebThe Institute for Research on Poverty provides news, research, and events related to this field of study. They focus on researching the causes and outcomes of …

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LibGuides: Health and Poverty: Healthy Equity Data

WebHealthy People 2030 provides tools for action to help individuals, organizations, and communities committed to improving health and well-being advance …

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LibGuides: Health and Poverty: What is Mental Health Equity

WebMental Health Equity. Chronic exposure to stress, especially in childhood, is often a predictor of later mental health outcomes. There is evidence that poorer mental …

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LibGuides: Health and Poverty: Helping at the Patient Level

WebVolunteer at a Remote Area Medical (RAM) Clinic: There are several RAM clinics in Knoxville and the surrounding area.RAM provides free medical, dental, vision, …

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Understanding Health and Poverty in Tennessee

WebIn Tennessee, there is a wide disparity between the health of individuals living in the wealthiest counties, and those living in the poorest. In the wealthiest …

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LibGuides: Diabetes

WebThe University of Tennessee Medical Center. 1924 Alcoa Highway. Knoxville, Tennessee 37920-6999. (865) 305-9525. Fax: (865) 305-9527. Text: (865) …

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LibGuides: Health Literacy: Health Literacy Environment 2 Tool

WebThis is an update to the Rudd and Anderson Health Literacy Environment of Hospitals and Health Centers. This revised tool (HLE2) enables you to identify and rate …

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Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity

WebInformation from Institute for Healthcare Advancement's Organizational Systems & Policies Microbadge . Healthy People 2030 defines social determinants of …

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LibGuides: Health Literacy: How to Help Improve

WebIn the 21 st century, health information is everywhere and consumers need reliable ways to find their information, such as a physician or a health information library …

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LibGuides: Health Literacy: Organizational Assessments

WebOrganizational Assessments. The purpose of this Toolkit is to provide evidence-based guidance to support primary care practices in addressing health …

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