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Title: Clinical and Economic Impact of Community Health Workers within Student-Led ClinicsAuthors: Brandon Wilde, Samantha Davies, Gokul Hariprasad, Chance Mccutcheon, Sean BatenhorstDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Student-led clinics (SLCs) at the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine (SFESOM) exemplify an innovative approach to healthcare delivery and medical education. Central to their success is the integration of Community Health …

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Title: Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Care Transitions through a Student-Led Warm Handoff InitiativeAuthors: Maggie Hale, Tyler Drummond, Georgia VeverkaDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Care transitions between inpatient and primary care settings are critical yet prone to information loss, especially for patients without a primary care provider (PCP). This gap can lead to missed follow-up appointments, medication errors, and …

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Title: Addressing Barriers to Visit Attendance and Improving Patient Communication for Gynecologic Specialty Care at Fourth Street ClinicAuthors: Marina Kern, Emma Singleton, Jennifer Kaiser MDDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: The monthly Gynecology Clinic at Fourth Street Clinic (4SC) sees approximately one-third of scheduled patients. 4SC serves individuals experiencing homelessness, a population facing unique challenges in clinic communication, visit …

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Title: Impact of Monthly Orthopedic Clinic at Fourth Street ClinicAuthors: Nate Behrens, Tanner HeatonDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: The Fourth Street Clinic is a free clinic dedicated to addressing health disparities among underserved populations. Orthopedic conditions are prevalent in these communities due to manual labor, delayed care, and limited access to specialty services. The monthly orthopedic clinic, led …

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Title: Promoting Skin Protection through Dermatology Outreach Booths at Community Health FairsAuthors: Annabelle Huntsman, Justin Lyon, Adriene Pavek, Bethany K. H. Lewis, MD, MPHDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with basal cell carcinoma being the most prevalent, followed by squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Among these, melanoma has …

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Title: Medical Language Interpreter Training for Student-Led ClinicAuthors: Aileen A. MacLachlan, Kerri Shaffer, Boris Tirado, Boyd RichardsDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: With the increasing need for medical language interpreters and limited resources at volunteer clinics, many rely on community volunteer interpreters. However, affordable and accessible interpreter training is largely unavailable, creating gaps in the quality of medical language …

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Title: Language Matters: Integrating Community Voices to Validate the University of Utah Quick Language GuideAuthors: Jazmine Abril, Jacob Knight, Tiffany Ho MD, MPH, Paloma Cariello, Rawad Farhat MD, MSPH, Jessica JonesDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Stigmatizing language can significantly reduce patient-provider trust and lead to decreased healthcare utilization and negative outcomes. Using respectful, identity-affirming language is essential to …

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Title: Cultivating Cultural Humility and Advocacy: An Online Module on Health Equity for Medical Students at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of MedicineAuthors: Jacob Knight, Karishma Shah MD, PhD, Jenna Weber MD, PhD, Jenna Murray MD, PhD, Silvia Soule, Eve Larkin, Adam Gaudin, Bita Tristani-Firouzi, Rawad Farhat MD, MSPH, May ShabanDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: …

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Title: Enhancing Early Detection: A Community-Based Skin Cancer Screening Initiative at the Fourth Street ClinicAuthors: Justin Lyon, Addy Kirkham, Adriene Pavek, Bethany K. H. Lewis MD, PhDDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC), including basal and squamous cell carcinoma, are the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the United States, with approximately 5.4 million cases diagnosed annually. …

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Title: Community Health Workers (CHWS) Partnering with Medical Students to Promote Experiential Service Learning in a Student Led ClinicAuthors: Wesley Allen, Karishma Shah, Jazmine Abril, Sonia Sehgal, Silvia Soule, Sonja Raaum MD, Kamaile Tripp, Princess Bombyck CHW, Kristine Snyder, Rawad Farhat MD, MSPHDate: 1/27/2025Abstract: Community Health Workers (CHWs) are public health professionals who share life …

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