Hannah Barrett

Hey everyone! Check out the link to a presentation that I made regarding health care in rural communities! There are some very interesting facts, along with possible solutions to eliminate the inequities that currently exist. docs.google.com/presentation/d…

Do you think that rural health hubs are an adequate way to reduce the inequities that exist when it comes to rural vs. urban health care?

Did you know that geography is one of the primary social determinants of health, with rural residents often being in worse health than urban residents?

@NCrural Wow! Those are very interesting statistics. What do you think is the best way to reduce the inequities that exist in rural health care when these hospitals close? Perhaps rural health hubs? Or e-visits through the use of technology? Let me know what you think!

When a rural hospital closes, how far is it to the next closest hospital? Almost half -- 43% of the closed hospitals -- are more than 15 miles to the nearest hospital, and 15% are more than 20 miles.

Today is FIGURE FRIDAY where the team chooses their favourite figures, much like the good ol' days when the video store employees would make their recommendations.

@NCrural @DeloitteInsight @unchpm The idea of giving rural residents better access to health care through the use of technology is extremely interesting. Do you think that this is a step that needs to be taken in the near future to ensure that all residents are able to access the health care they deserve?

New report by @DeloitteInsight: Bringing virtual health to rural communities. www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights… Co-author Alex Schulte a @unchpm graduate and former RA in our Center.

@CADTH_ACMTS I found all of that evidence really interesting, and it truly goes to show that their are inequities when it comes to health care in rural communities. Do you think that rural health hubs are an adequate way to reduce these inequities?

Curious about the evidence related to rural and remote health? Topics that are important for Canada’s health care decision-makers get plenty of attention from #CADTH. Read our evidence bundle here: cadth.info/34JbFca #RuralHealth #RemoteHealth #CdnHealth

@unitepangaea I agree that geography is one of the major social determinants of health in our country! Do you think that implementing rural health hubs is an adequate way we can solve this problem?

@BillAuxier I am currently doing a research project on health care in rural communities, and I believe that it is very important to implement rural health hubs in these areas in order to ensure that residents are getting the adequate health care they deserve. What do you think about this?

@BHWRC @csgazette This is a very interesting initiative! Do you think that physicians should also be educated to work in rural areas in order to reduce the inequities that exist between rural and urban health care??

$1.5 million grant to help educate Colorado rural nurses Once they earn a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner certificate, they will serve in rural areas for two years. #ruralhealth #access gazette.com/news/million-g… via @csgazette

You can take small actions to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. Do not discriminate. Show support and love to everyone you meet. We are ALL human beings and our differences make us unique. Let's talk about it #EM203

Can you imagine having to drive 2+ hours just to see a specialist or have a medical test ? This is the reality for people living in rural towns in Canada. Something needs to be done in order to improve their access to health care, and rural health hubs might just be the answer!

The stigma surrounding mental health doesn't just occur externally but internally as well. #EM203Robin

Interoperability and greater amount of hospitals/ clinics can be solutions to our public health problems. Increasing communication amongst all health care professionals for a patient and more access to health care providers in smaller towns.

In order to reduce the inequities in rural health care, rural health hubs that allow residents to access physicians and medical services must be created. The Ontario government has a framework for these rural health hubs, and pictured is an example of what one might look like.

Geography is one of the primary social determinants of health, with people living in rural and remote areas generally being in worse health than those in urban centres. Here is a fact sheet with interesting information about rural health care in Canada! nlma.nl.ca/documents/docu…

More than 11,000 scientists from around the world declare a "climate emergency" wapo.st/2Nhpl8s

Healthcare in rural areas of Canada is lacking and it is important that this issue be brought to the forefront in order to ensure that residents of these areas remain healthy. Here are some issues that I have identified. #EM203Robin #EM203Problem

This is a very important and interesting article. As I am hoping to go into the nursing field, I believe that this is a pressing issue that needs to be looked at more carefully!! #EM203Robin

@EM203katie Hey Katie! I hope you are enjoying the course as much as I am so far. The digital age is constantly growing and I think it is so cool to be able to learn in a time where we have technology constantly at our fingertips.

@EM203MartaW Hey Marta! I found constructivism very interesting also. It is important for students to have experiences where they can shape their own knowledge.

So far in EM203, I have learned about several theories of learning. One being constructivism. This theory revolves around the idea that everyone constructs their own understanding of the world based on their experiences #EM203Robin