Paige Neufeld on LinkedIn: #physicianassistant #student #outreach (2024)

As I continue my Doctorate in Public Health at the Medical College of Wisconsin, I often find myself reflecting on the profound legacy that public health initiatives leave behind. My journey in this field began with a simple act in rural Wisconsin – receiving childhood vaccinations from a public health nurse. This nurse, who would later become my MPH preceptor, showed me how small actions in public health can have monumental impacts, creating ripples that extend far beyond their initial touch.Public health is an arena where the smallest deeds – a vaccination, a clean water initiative, an educational program – can grow into significant milestones for community health. These actions, often unnoticed, lay the groundwork for a healthier future, echoing through generations. It’s a testament to the power of collective effort and the ripple effect that one positive change can have on an entire community.The diverse teams in public health, encompassing a range of professionals from various backgrounds, contribute to this legacy daily. Their collaborative work ensures that every small step taken is part of a larger journey towards health equity and a better world for all.Today, on #PublicHealth #ThankYou Day, let’s acknowledge and celebrate these small yet significant actions. Each one contributes to a lasting legacy, impacting lives today and shaping a healthier world for future generations. Together, we are creating ripples of change that will resonate for years to come. #PHTYD

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We are our own best advocates and with advocacy, we can move mountains. Residents and fellows of an academic medical center, as part of the Committee of Interns and Residents, have negotiated an agreement with the healthcare system to increase pay by 21%, fund a resident wellness committee, provide fertility benefits and rideshares for fatigued post-call trainees. This victory comes after trainees unionized in 2022 in response to the system’s failure to provide residents access to COVID vaccinations in 2020. The rapid but hard-won outcome is a reminder to physicians of the power of collective voices in bringing about change in healthcare institutions and public policy to combat burnout. How are you planning to join your voice with fellow clinicians to bring about meaningful change in healthcare? #healthcare #healthcareleadership #physicianburnout

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New Bedford and Fall River schools just continue to meet whatever student need arises. Barriers to healthcare access and delays in school start are tackled head on through our own innoculation programs. The highest lack of access to healthcare in Massachusetts, as per the report by the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA), is in the Southcoast region. This region showed the highest rates of difficulties in accessing care at a doctor's office or clinic, at 31.2%. Additionally, the Southcoast also had the highest rate of unmet healthcare needs due to cost, at 31.3%. Students in their formative years are facing significant challenges in terms of healthcare access compared to other regions in Massachusetts.New Bedford’s in house program has served over 400 students in less than a year. The following article shows how a new partnership between Fall River EMS and city schools tackles the vaccine gap head on with their student vaccination clinic. https://lnkd.in/eu2M6XP4

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Want to learn more about Vax Facts? The National Nurse-Led Care Consortium and The Franklin Institue have collaborated together and developed the Childrend's Vaccine Project. Within this project, they have created 4 key facts about the COVID-19 vaccine to help nurses further educate the public and address key concerns regarding the vaccine.To learn more: https://bit.ly/44oaVYl

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🎉🎉🎉Did you know?? You can request free phone consultations to “interview” several physicians to find someone like Marion Mass, M.D. pediatrician at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia please spend time making sure you have this kind of relationship with your physicians and if not ….it’s #openenrollment for #healthcare so start researching!! #globalgenes #patientcenteredcare #pharmacy especially in #futureofhealthcare and #artificialintelligence #rarediseaseresearch

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As the supply of nirsevimab increases, the CDC advises healthcare providers to return to recommendations on using the monoclonal antibody in young children! 🩹 Providers should not reserve doses and should immunize infants and children recommended to receive nirsevimab as quickly as possible to protect against RSV. Learn more about this update at bit.ly/42meM8V! #ChildHealth #RSVProtection #MedicalUpdate

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Global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives over the past 50 years. This is equivalent to 6 lives every minute of every year.Some facts on lives saved through immunizations:🔸 60% of infant lives have been saved due to measles vaccination.🔸 40% of global infant deaths have been reduced by vaccination against 14 diseases.🔸 More than 20 million people can walk today due to polio vaccines.Signetic is committed to supporting global immunization efforts by empowering pharmacies and other providers to vaccinate over 1,000,000 people through our platform.Delve more on our services 👉 https://frog.ly/contactusSource: World Health Organization#WorldImmunizationWeek #VaccinesWork #vaccines #PublicHealth #pharmacies

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Did you know Early Childhood Education Services can host a 4-year Health and Development check for children? Administered by dedicated teams within local health districts, this program involves thorough assessments conducted by health professionals.The checks encompass various aspects, including communication skills, social behavior, motor skills, cognitive abilities, and overall physical health.ECEC providers can express interest in hosting the program by contacting their local health district or emailing earlychildhooddevelopment@det.nsw.edu.auIt is important to note that no vaccinations are administered as part of the program. ECEC providers are required to obtain consent from parents or caregivers, and educators will actively support children throughout the checks.Following the checks, a detailed report is provided to guide continued support for the child's growth and development.Source: NSW Health.#EarlyhoodRecruitment#EarlyChildhoodEducation

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