...Supporting Mobile Health Clinics: The Children’s Health Fund of New York City The Children’s Health Fund develops and supports a national of 22 programs and two affiliates in 15 to 17 states in the United States and the District of Columbia. The Children’s Health Fund provides wide-ranging health care to the nation’s most medically underserved children up to the age of 24. The incorporated approach to the health care is dependable with the concept of “enhanced medical home” in which stability of care is ensured via coordination across multiple healthcare providers and specialties. The medical home concept is being adopted as aspect of health care reorganization to ensure a high quality standard of care. This also seeks to raise efficiencies and reduce costs for heightened care. One of the founders and president of the Children Health Fund is Dr. Irwin Redlener. “If you’re not part of the solution, your part of the problem.” In 1987 Children’s Health Fund Redlener co founded it with singer and song writer Paul Simon. The focus was on pediatric care for homeless kids. National network of Children’s Health Projects is delivered via doctors, nurses, and other professionals in a RV size mobile. The purpose of this is to drive to locations where people are in need of medical care. Places like city shelters, homeless families, and in 2009 the program expanded to deep urban areas. The clinics are supported by 41 mobile medical clinics: 32 medical, 3 mental health, 5 dental, 1public...
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...the mobile medical clinics of the Children’s Health Fund are in great need and an excellent asset, they are not only costly, but exhibit a large number of difficulties to overcome as well. The mobile medical clinics provide medical, dental and mental health services to underserved children in areas where these services are needed most. The mobile medical clinics also provide health education for the children and their families. Providing these services requires a great deal of information and technology. Information collected from the patient needs to be stored securely, shared securely and accessed securely. The need for security is required by HIPAA and that security is achieved by implementing not only physical file security requirements, but also electronic file security requirements. The question has been asked, “Are there newer more affordable network communications solutions that should be tried?” There are continuous improvements of network communications solutions, whether or not they are more affordable. The network communications used by the mobile medical clinics are working, but I believe options should remain open. The mobile medical clinics can improve by implementing any newer, more affordable network communications solutions. In order to protect patients’ files, the mobile medical clinics utilize such systems as an Electronic Medical Record system. This system supports the medical professional by collecting and retaining patient data. The mobile medical...
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...Research Review on the Biological Effect of Cell Phone Radiation on Human 1, 2 Ashraf A. Aly1, Safaai Bin Deris2, Nazar Zaki3 Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 3 College of Information Technology, UAE University, UAE Ashraf.ahmed@uaeu.ac.ae, safaai@utm.my, nzaki@uaeu.ac.ae increased incidence rate of traffic accidents due to the use of mobile phone while driving. The risk of exposure to electromagnetic field was first highlighted and publicized in the late 1970s by Colorado study [2] that linked magnetic field exposure from power lines to the possible development of child leukemia. The amount of RF generated by cell phone is usually depends on the number of base stations around the area, the cell phone network traffic, and on how far the cell phone from base stations. The amount of the power which sent from a base station could vary from cell phone to another one even within the same area, depends on the interfering from obstacles such as buildings and trees [3]. Although, cell phones are designed to operate at power levels below a threshold for known thermal effects, radio frequency radiation could produce other kinds of effects, called biological effects. In Figure 1, we show a calculation of specific absorbed radiation (SAR) distribution in an anatomical model of human head positioned next to a 125 mW dipole antenna. The resulted Peak SAR is 9.5 W/kg over 1 mg which is a clear indication of the effect. Abstract The growth...
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...Just How Harmful is Your Cell Phone? Olivia Kinser Advanced Composition CM380 Anna Jordal February 10, 2014 Just How Harmful is Your Cell Phone? That little device you always have in your hand or pocket, the one you use to check the weather, communicate with your friends, or simply scroll through social media sites with – this little device is what’s known as a cell phone. Most people find this device as something that is needed to live, but have you ever wondered just how harmful a cell phone is to your body? If you text and drive, do you realize how dangerous it is? Or are you one of those people that don’t stop to think about this type of stuff because regardless, you can’t live without it? Either way, one should take into consideration what exactly it’s doing to your body and even the people around you. The device that you think is just keeping you in contact with all your friends may be causing you headaches, memory loss, DNA damage, malignant brain tumors, or even a car accident. Radiofrequency energy, also known as radio waves, is a form of non-ionizing radiation. Your cell phone emits these electromagnetic frequency (EMF) waves that penetrate a users’ brain. The tissues closest to where the phone is held absorbs in this energy. “The WTR (Wireless Technology Research) study showed a correlation between a higher incident of brain cancer and a great risk of rare neurological tumors and DNA damage among the users of handheld phones versus users of other...
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...Cell Phones Called 'Possible' Cancer Cause Author: LeWine, Howard Publication info: Harvard Health Publications. Harvard Reviews of Health News . (Jun 2011). ProQuest document link Abstract: Cell phones are a "possible cause" of cancer, one group of experts says in a report to the World Health Organization (WHO). This puts cell phones into the same category as car exhaust, the pesticide DDT, coffee and more than 200 other substances. The decision came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of WHO. The Associated Press wrote about it. Agency experts reviewed dozens of studies about cell phones. They concluded that there was limited evidence linking cell phone use to two types of brain tumors. They found too little evidence to draw conclusions for other cancers. About 30 studies done around the world have not found more cell phone use among people who developed brain tumors. A large study last year found no clear link between cell phones and cancer. But it did suggest a possible link between very heavy phone use and glioma, one form of brain cancer. Links: Search for Article Full text: Cell Phones Called 'Possible' Cancer Cause Cell phones are a "possible cause" of cancer, one group of experts says in a report to the World Health Organization (WHO). This puts cell phones into the same category as car exhaust, the pesticide DDT, coffee and more than 200 other substances. The decision came from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of WHO. The...
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...Cell Phones and Cancer In today's innovative era of technological breakthroughs, we enjoy many benefits of technology, which give us the power to get things done faster, enjoy greater convenience, and have access to wonderful tools that improve all areas of life (Siepmann, 2004). However, there are many concerns that we are paying a price for these benefits-perhaps in the form of cancer. Major concerns arise from the fact that we are increasingly exposed to logarithmically increasing non-ionizing radiation from wireless systems, cell phones, satellite transmissions, electricity transmission, and other products. This paper aims to present a solid argument that cell phones, in particular, may be a cause of cancer. Researchers suggest that high power electrical distribution lines may increase the incidence of certain cancers (Siepmann, 2004). According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) (1990): “In conclusion, the several studies showing leukemia, lymphoma and cancer of the nervous system in children exposed to magnetic fields from residential 60 Hz electrical power distribution systems, supported by similar findings in adults in several occupational studies also involving electrical power frequency exposures, show a consistent pattern of response that suggests, but does not prove, a causal link. Frequency components higher than 60 Hz cannot be ruled out as contributing factors. Evidence from a large number of biological test systems shows that these fields induce...
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...been a current issue. Whether or not the radio frequency cell phones put out can lead to brain bombardment of any type such as brain tumors, brain disease, etc. There have been many case studies, experiments, and the use of high levels of technology to be able to determine the answers to such a controversial issue. Through the explanation of different levels radiation and what radiowave/frequency the cell phones emits, the scientific effect of the radiation on the brain, and lastly through the research to answer the question of whether or not this could be a cause of brain disease to occur. Though there is a lot of supporting evidence that has been found on this topic, I do not believe that cell phone radiation can lead to brain disease. Mobile devices emit very small levels of radiation, though there are many different types of radiation: Electromagnetic radiation, x-rays, and gamma rays. These different forms radiation has been found electromagnetic radiation linking to some cancers (Leikind). Where as theses types of radiation can have a negative impact on the body and become very dangerous over time. Radiation can break covalent bonds in ones body (Lekind). When using a cell phone though one is allowing the electromagnetic fields to constantly bombard the body but not to the levels of harm. Electromagnetic radiation adds to molecules or atoms, in which then the radiation transfers its energy into atoms and molecules in chunks called photons (Leikind). High energy photons can...
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...Do Cell Phones Cause Brain Cancer? The Diehards Cling Desperately To Opinion In some quarters the specter of cancer-causing cell phones refuses to be put to rest — or even to be temporarily stilled while new studies are conducted. In recent years a large number of studies from over a dozen countries have been published showing no evidence of a detectable link between cell phone use and brain tumors. This should be reassuring. Nevertheless, there are hard-core believers among activists and scientists who do not miss an opportunity to promote a contrary view. Last October Italy’s Supreme Court ruled that a business executive’s brain tumor was linked to his heavy use of a mobile phone. In support of its judgment, the court cited studies by a single group in Sweden, which stand out from the totality of studies on the question. And this past week, The Scientist carried a vehement opinion piece entitled “Scientific Peer Review in Crisis” attacking the BMJ (British Medical Journal) for publishing a large Danish study that found no association between cell phone use and cancer. The author of the piece, Dariusz Leszczynski, is a research professor at the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland. He cited flaws in the design of the study that render any conclusions meaningless and asked whether the study passed peer review due to incompetence of the reviewers and editors or due to conflicts-of-interest among the former. He went on to call for retraction of the paper...
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...Mobile Rapid Clinic GH LTD 2011 The Ghana Community Responsive Integrated “Rapid Clinic” Network Creating Local Ownership and Rapid Access to Healthcare Services & Bringing Specialty Medical Services to Local Communities A Public-Private Self Sustainable Venture Presented by Dr. J. KwekuLaast MD, MPH Accra Ghana Mobile Rapid Clinic GH LTD 2011 The Ghana Community Responsive Integrated “Rapid Clinic” Network Creating Local Ownership and Rapid Access to Healthcare Services & Bringing Specialty Medical Services to Local Communities A Public-Private Self Sustainable Venture Presented by Dr. J. KwekuLaast MD, MPH Accra Ghana TABLE OF CONTENTS Concept Summary 5 Vision, Mission Corporate Objectives 6 Background 7 The Solution 8 The Model 8 Location and Branding 8 SWOT 9 Markets And Competitive Strategy 10 Pictures 12 The Ghana Community Responsive Integrated “Rapid Clinic” Network Presented By Email: klaastgh@gmail.com Concept Summary Despite large investments in public hospitals and polyclinics in many developing countries, and fledging health insurance programs, large numbers of the general public lack access to basic medical services even in the cities. In Ghana, the national health insurance scheme was established to reduce the disparity in access to health care. Although it has been successful in increasing the number of people who can...
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...LTT1 Task 1 Introduction In 1921 a clinic was founded in Cleveland, Ohio by four physicians. The vision of its founders was to open a practice that would transcend the typical brick and mortar model of one-size-fits all health care delivery system. Clinical research and education would be the focus and foundation of practice. Collaboration and collegiality would transform patient care. The realization of one physician and one facility caring for a patient throughout their lifespan would be an outdated practice model. These principles would be the foundation of the mission and values for The Cleveland Clinic. The patient demographic has changed, health care needs are more complex, and the economy including health care reimbursement has weakened. However, the Cleveland Clinic remains healthy. In an ever changing health care environment, the principles on which it was founded would help the Cleveland Clinic grow to a World Class health care institution today by...
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...Unit II Case Study: “Supporting Mobile Health Clinics: The Children’s Health Fund of New York City” The Children’s Health Fund is a national non-profit organization that was founded on providing health care to the nation’s needy and underprivileged children. The CHF began over 25 years ago by reaching out to homeless kids in New York City and delivering health care through a mobile medical clinic (MMC) driven around the city to locations and neighborhoods seeking out children to provide basic health care to. Over the years, the organization has expanded across the country with MMCs in different cities with the CHF offering a full range of programs, from not only children healthcare, but healthcare for needy families, health education and preventative care, to the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic diseases (“Health Care for Kids” n.d.). More recently, the CHF and MMCs have expanded their service to include mobile clinics in response following national disasters and crisis events. The CHF and the mobile health care service it provides has had its number of challenges in implementation over the years. With the main challenge of reaching out and expanding coverage to help those of need, there are several other areas that challenge the organization and its operation. The MMCs face the challenge of accommodating the proper amount of space and medical equipment needed to provide high quality healthcare. This challenge is a goal of each MMC to provide a central home...
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...Internet Connection Study Prepared for: Northeastern Health Services, Inc. Prepared by Joe Smith, Health Care Technology Consultant Annotated Bibliography: Haggard, J. (2014). America’s Embrace of the Mobile Internet : Analyses and Issues. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. In this collection of articles, the editor brings together papers covering three different topics - adoption of mobile internet and how it differs between demographic groups; how culture is able to impact design and usage of mobile devices; and how text and multimedia messaging present new challenges for policymakers. With regard to this proposal, the first article discusses how mobile internet usage in rural areas has lagged behind the rest of the population. The article also points out that while there have been improvements in coverage, the build-out of mobile networks has typically been less extensive than in urban areas. Solution: Mobile/Wireless Internet Its Use: Mobile Internet service could potentially be used in conjunction with site-to-site VPN connections, in order to establish connectivity from the remote locations to the hospital. Application: Mobile Internet hotspot devices could be used to get Internet access in Northeastern Health Services’ remote offices. In conjuction with these hotspots, firewall appliances can be used to establish a site-to-site VPN connection from each of the offices to the hospital’s radiology department. However, because of the lower levels of...
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...ARTICLE Open Access Reduction of missed appointments at an urban primary care clinic: a randomised controlled study Noelle Junod Perron1*, Melissa Dominicé Dao1, Michel P Kossovsky1, Valerie Miserez1, Carmen Chuard1, Alexandra Calmy2, Jean-Michel Gaspoz1 Abstract Background: Missed appointments are known to interfere with appropriate care and to misspend medical and administrative resources. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of a sequential intervention reminding patients of their upcoming appointment and to identify the profile of patients missing their appointments. Methods: We conducted a randomised controlled study in an urban primary care clinic at the Geneva University Hospitals serving a majority of vulnerable patients. All patients booked in a primary care or HIV clinic at the Geneva University Hospitals were sent a reminder 48 hrs prior to their appointment according to the following sequential intervention: 1. Phone call (fixed or mobile) reminder; 2. If no phone response: a Short Message Service (SMS) reminder; 3. If no available mobile phone number: a postal reminder. The rate of missed appointment, the cost of the intervention, and the profile of patients missing their appointment were recorded. Results: 2123 patients were included: 1052 in the intervention group, 1071 in the control group. Only 61.7% patients had a mobile phone recorded at the clinic. The sequential intervention significantly reduced the rate of missed appointments: 11...
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...The case study shows how ones idea of making the world a better place by helping a certain demographic of people to get health care that is well needed can be challenging. After reading the case study I conclude that the needs for Mobile Medical Clinics are a great idea and they are needed to help those who can’t help themselves. I personally feel that Mobile Medical Clinics will always be needed, because we will need to take medical care to people who can’t get to it and also when there is natural disaster, being mobile has its advantages. While MMC’s are a great thing to have around, they are faced with many challenges that they need to overcome to be better efficient, especially with all the new technology and changing laws. The mobile medical clinic provides many patients with different types of medical services and requires them to attain personal information and store it properly. In order to do this there is a need for great technology. HIPPA regulates the need for security for both physical files and also electronic files. MMC’s must find the technology that is required by law to safely and securely manage personal information received from their patients. CIO Weisman wonders how MMC could offer better support and the answer for me is to offer AIDS tests because this is an ongoing epidemic that haunts a certain demographic also. Another great idea that I have seen in Alabama is the Mammogram on wheels it travels and it offers free breast exams, this would...
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...Mobile Computing and Social Networking Louis F DeWeaver III Strayer University CIS500 Week 7 Assignment 3: Mobile Computing and Social Networking Instructor: Albert Dominic November 24, 2013 Introduction With the many advancements in mobile technology, the health care industry has been able to use this technology to enhance the quality of the services they provide. Thus the birth of wireless medical patient monitoring. Monitoring Patient Vital Signs via Mobile Computing Versus In-Patient Visits Mobile monitoring of patient vital signs has become more popular than ever. Imagine being able to monitor your blood pressure, glucose levels (diabetes), your body temperature and many others using mobile technologies that have surfaced today. I remember when a patient would have to make a trip to the doctor’s office to have their vital signs taken. Now vital signs can be recorded and stored on a mobile device, uploaded to a database that can be accessed by the doctor’s office. Storing vital sign stats on mobile devices is light years ahead of having a person physically take those vital have to enter them on a chart and then enter them into a computer system. The mobile technology also saves time by allowing instant access to the data instead of waiting hours. Patients are able to take advantage of the new smartphones and can monitor their own vitals and have a digital record they can share with the doctor anytime. They are also able to chat real-time with the doctor...
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