by Isaiah Dominguez | Feb 27, 2020 | CHNA, DEI
As we near the conclusion of February, American Heart Month, we recognize the importance of preventing heart disease with health-conscious living. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute advises physical activity, a healthy diet, and keeping track of your...
by Isaiah Dominguez | Jan 21, 2020 | CHNA, DEI
For too many, childhood trauma is an unfortunate reality, and for even more Americans it’s part of a growing public health crisis. Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs), such as the imprisonment of a parent, divorce, or abuse of any kind are tragically common for children...
by Isaiah Dominguez | Jan 10, 2020 | CHNA, DEI, Patient Experience, Utility
The United States, by its very nature, constantly undergoes significant demographic change. By 2050, the current minorities, or non-white population, in the United States will become the majority, according to a 2019 study. However, population statistics alone won’t...
by Isaiah Dominguez | Oct 28, 2019 | CHNA, Consumer & Brand, DEI
Your ability to read and comprehend the intricacies of this blog and most of PRC’s publications may seem like a given. Much of our audience is college-educated, but many of you, especially those working with patients, regularly encounter illiterate adults and may not...
by Isaiah Dominguez | Jul 17, 2019 | CHNA, DEI
The CDC (Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion) defines chronic health conditions as lasting a year or more, requiring ongoing medical attention and often limiting the activities of daily living. The PRC National Health Survey identified eight in...
by Isaiah Dominguez | May 1, 2019 | CHNA, DEI
The recent findings of the PRC National Health Survey address the startling rates of food insecurities. A healthy diet is the cornerstone to a healthy population. Unfortunately, this simple truth is not a simple issue and is more widespread than many would like to...