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Community Health Nurses: Advocates for Underserved Populations

Every Nurse

They work closely with healthcare providers, social workers, and community organizations to ensure seamless coordination of care. Diverse cultural beliefs, language proficiency, and limited health literacy can impede effective communication and understanding of healthcare information.

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Heart failure management: Updated guidelines

American Nurse

The guidelines recommend using an interprofessional team to screen for and address social determinants of health (socioeconomic status, food insecurity, homelessness or housing insecurity, abuse, limited English proficiency, low health literacy, social isolation, and limited transportation) that may affect self-care.