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Community Health Nurses: Advocates for Underserved Populations

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They work in various settings, including public health agencies, clinics, community centers, and schools, to provide essential healthcare services and promote health education. Providing Essential Healthcare Services Community health nurses deliver a wide range of healthcare services to individuals and communities.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

The Relentless School Nurse

These centers offer a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health, oral health, and vision services, and have been shown to improve both educational and health outcomes. We also help students manage chronic health conditions.

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Understanding the Vital Role of Community Health Nurses in Public Health

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BEYOND THE BEDSIDE Understanding the Vital Role of Community Health Nurses in Public Health Updated June 26, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers Community health nurses play a vital role in promoting public health, particularly in underserved populations.

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Community Health Nurses’ Contributions to Community-Based Chronic Disease Management

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CLINICAL PRACTICE Community Health Nurses' Contributions to Community-Based Chronic Disease Management EveryNurse Staff Last Updated: 11/09/2023 Chronic diseases pose a significant burden on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. These strategies aim to empower individuals, promote self-management, and enhance overall well-being.

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Title V and Maternal Mortality: Federal Funding to Save Lives

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Many of these causes are worsened by social determinants of health such as poverty, lack of access to quality health care, racism, and discrimination. Title V funding can play a vital role for states and territories in addressing maternal mortality and improving maternal health outcomes.

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A New Policy Update on Breastfeeding: What All Clinicians Need To Know

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15–17 The updated policy addresses the effects of sociodemographic and cultural differences and other disparities on rates of breastfeeding, as well as health outcomes of populations affected by disparities. Breastfeeding and maternal health outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ip S, Chung M, Raman G, et al.