Week 8 - Body Systems + Medical Terms
Directions and Positions
● Anterior (front side) vs Posterior (back side)
● Cranial (forehead) bvs Caudal (back of head)
● Flexion (arms in) vs Extension (arms out)
● Internal vs External
● Medial (hands to chest) vs Lateral (hands to side of body)
● Distal (fingertips) vs Proximal (shoulder)
● Superior (top half) vs Inferior (bottom half)
● Prone (sleeping) vs Supine (head down sleeping)
Planes of Movement
● Frontal
○ Anterior / Posterior
○ Adduction / Abduction
● Sagittal
○ Right / Left
○ Flexion / Extension
● Transverse
○ Superior / Inferior
○ Rotation
Body Systems
Integumentary System
● Organ system that protects the body
● Largest cell in the entire body
● Provides cushioning
● Helps with temperature regulation
● Attachment site for sensory receptors
● Provides vitamin D synthesis (skin, hair, nails)
Digestive System
● Mechanical & Chemical breakdown of food into smaller components that can be easily
absorbed (catabolism)
● Mouth (Mastication)
○ Saliva digests starch → Bolus - soft mass of chewed food
● Esophagus
○ Peristalsis - a series of muscle contractions and relaxations that occur along the
course of the intestinal tract to push food and waste products through
● Stomach - Gastric Juice (hydrochloric acid & pepsin) digests protein (+mucus)
○ Chyme (1-2 hours) - is partially digested mass of food that is forced into the small
intestine. It has a low pH balance that is countered by the production of bile,
helping to further digest food. Chyme combined with bile ultimately is secreted
from the body in the form of bowel movements
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Intestines
○ 95% of Digestion takes place in the small intestine
○ Colon - water & minerals reabsorbed
Respiratory System
● Airways - nose vs mouth
● Lungs - alveoli
● Respiratory Muscles
○ Diaphragm
■ Separates thoracic & abdominal cavities
■ Contracts = air drawn into the lungs
■ GAS exchange = diffusion of O2/CO2
Cardiovascular System (the heart)
Nervous System
● CNS - brain & spinal cord
● PNS - nerves that connect CNS to body
● Cranial Nerves - 12 pairs of nerves control signals to and from the brain, muscles,
glands, internal organs, heart & lungs
● Central Nerves - the CNS is composed of the brain and spinal cord. Your brain and
spinal cord serve as the main “processing center” for the entire nervous system, and
control all the workings of your body
● Peripheral Nerves - they are the ones outside your brain & spinal cord. Like static on a
telephone line, PN disorders distort or interrupt the messages between the brain and the
rest of the body
● Autonomic Nervous System - “involuntary nervous system” (HR, digestion, RR,
perspiration, sexual arousal)
Genitourinary System (Reproductive organs & urinary system) (High # of nerve endings)
Males
Females
Eyes and Ears
● Auditory System (EARS)
○ Detect sounds
■ The CNS actually ‘hears’
■ Sound waves changed to a signal of nerve impulses sent to the brain
○ Aids in balance & body position (8th Cranial Nerve - Vestibular Nerve)
● EYES
○ Detect light & convert it to electro-chemical impulses to create images
Musculoskeletal System
● 206 bones in body
○ Adult Skeleton: 28 skull bones (8 cranial, 14 facial, 6 ear)
○ horseshoe-shaped hyoid bone of the neck which is the only bone that does not
articulate (connect via a joint) to another bone
○ 26 vertebrae (7 cervical or neck; 12 thoracic; 5 lumbar or loins; the sacrum, which
is five fused vertebrae; and the coccyx, which is four fused vertebrae)
○ 24 ribs plus the sternum or breastbone
○ the shoulder girdle (2 clavicles, the most frequently fractured bones in the body,
and 2 scapulae)
○ the pelvic bones (3 fused bones called the coxal bone, or Os Coxae)
○ 30 bones in each of the arms and legs (a total of 120)
○ a few partial bones, ranging from 8-18 in number, which are related to joints
● 639 skeletal muscles (some sources say 640) // 40% body weight is muscle
Endocrine System
● Different organs secrete different hormones
○ Metabolism
○ Growth / Development
○ Mood
○ Tissue Function
Medical Terminology
Abduction - to draw away from the midline of the bod
Adrenomegaly - enlargement of the adrenal gland
Alopecia - baldness; hereditary or caused by chemotherapy
Amputation - removal of a limb or other appendage of the body
Anesthesia - loss of feeling or sensation
Angioplasty - surgical or percutaneous reconstruction of blood vessels
Anorexia - lack or loss of appetite for food
Anoxia - without oxygen
Aphasia - loss of the ability to speak owing to injury or disease of the brain centers
Arrhythmia - variation form normal heart rhythm
Aspirate - removal of fluid from a lump, often a cyst
Ataxia - failure of muscle coordination
AU - both ears
Audiometer - a device for testing the hearing
Biopsy - removal and examination, usually microscopic, of tissue from living body, performed for
diagnosis
Body cavities - hollow spaces containing body substances for recycling or excretion
Bradycardia - slowness of the heartbeat, as evidenced by slowing of the pulse rate to <60
Bradypenia - abnormally slow breathing
Cachexia - malnutrition, wasting and emaciation
Cardiovascular system - heart and blood vessels; blood pumped and circulated through the
body
Cerebrum - main part of the human brain, occupying the upper part of the crania cavity
Cirrh/o orange-yellow
Cl Liq - clear liquids only; ginger ale, tea, broth, jell-o, 7-up, coffee
Clavicle - a long, curved, horizontal bone just above the first rib (collar bone)
Constriction - making something arrow; to contact; to close (an opening)
Contracture - permanent contraction of a muscle
Cornea - transparent anterior part of the eye
Cyanosis - a bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes caused by insufficient oxygen
in the blood
Debridement - removal of contaminated or devitalized tissue from a traumatic or infected lesion
Decagram - a weight of 10 grams
Dermatology - the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin
diseases
Diaphoresis - profuse perspiration
Diffusion - state or process of being widely spread
Dysphagia - difficulty swallowing
Embolism - the sudden blocking of an artery by an embolus
Endometriosis - cells of the lining of the uterus spreading into the pelvis (peritoneal cavity)
Epidermis cuticle - the outermost, non vascular layer of the skin; composed of, from within
outward; 5 layers; basal layer, prickle cell layer, granular layer, clear layer, and horny layer
Epithelial tissue - the skin and lining surfaces that protect, absorb, and excrete
Exfoliation - a falling off in scales or layers
FF - push fluids
Fistula - an abnormal passage between two internal organs, or leading to the body surface
Formen - a natural opening or passage, especially one into or through a bone
Gangrene - death of tissue from lack of circulation and consequent loss of nutrients
Gastritis - inflammation of the stomach lining; a common stomach disorder
Geriatrician - a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of the
aging and elderly
Gestation - period from conception of birth
Hemorrhage - the escape of blood form the vessels; excessive bleeding
Hg++ - mercury
Infarction - a localized area of ischemic necrosis owing to occlusion of the arterial supply
Ischemia - deficiency of blood in a part; due to spasm of blood vessel, temporarily reducing
blood flow
Laparotomy - incision through any part of the abdominal wall
Laryngoscopy - visual examination of the interior larynx with an instrument called a
laryngoscope
Mantoux or PPD - a test for tuberculosis
Meatus - urinary passage or opening
Meconium - dark green mucilaginous material in the intestine of a full term fetus, expelled at first
stool
Mega - one million times the size of unit
Meningitis inflammation - of the meninges caused by bacterial viral, or viral infection
Metabolism - sum of the body's physical and chemical processes that convert food into
elements for body growth, energy, building body parts and degrading body substances for
recycling or excretion
Morgue - units for autopsies/holding the deceased
Neuropathy - any functional disturbances and/or pathologic changes in the peripheral nervous
system; a complication in some diabetic patients npo no food or fluid by mouth
Nullipara - a woman with no children
Occlusion - obstruction, a closing off of the coronary arteries, leading to a heart attack
Opthalmology - the branch of the medicine dealing with the eye
Paresis - slight or incomplete paralysis pc after meals
Perforation - a hole in something e.g., perforation of the stomach wall by a gastric ulcer
Peritoneum - membrane lining abdominal walls and pelvis, cavities, and investing the contained
viscera, the peritoneal cavity
Pharmacist - one who is licensed to prepare, sell, or dispense drugs, compounds, and
prescriptions
PO - by mouth
Podiatrist - a specialist who deals with the study of care of the foot
Polyp - a growth that protrudes from a mucus membrane
Postpartum - 6 week period following childbirth prn as needed
Prognosis - a forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disorder
Pruritus - itching
Psychiatrist - a person who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
Ptosis - drooping of upper eyelid
qd - once a day
qid - 4 times a day
Quadriplegic - paralysis of all four limbs
Respiratory system - nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Furnishes oxygen,
removes carbon dioxide
Sinus - one definitions is a recess, cavity, or channel, such as one in bone ss one-half
Stoma - artificial opening established by colostomy, ileostomy, and tracheostomy
Strabismus - deviation of the eye from normal (cross-eyed)
Subluxation - partial dislocation
Submerged - under the surface
Superior - situated above, or directed upward
Sweat test - examines the presence of Cystic Fibrosis
Syncope - a faint, temporary loss of consciousness
Syndrome - a set of symptoms occurring together
Tendonitis - inflammation of tendon
Tinea - ringworm; a name applied to many different fungal infections
Tinnitus - a noise (ringing) in the ears
Toxemia - a group of pathologic conditions, essentially metabolic disturbances, occurring in
pregnant women, manifested by hypertensions, edema, etc. May be preclampsia or eclampsia
Transverse - a plane that divides the body into superior and inferior sections (top and bottom)
Uremia - the retention of toxic body waste in blood
Ventricle - a small cavity or chamber, as n the brain or heart
Vertigo - a sensation of rotation or dizziness
Week 9 - PA Program, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy
Amanda Kulesza (PA Program)
● Was a student at LIU --> major in HS --> PA program
● Graduated 19 years ago (undergrad) --> graduated PA program in 2014
● PA's are independent providers who provide medical services
● Works for CityMD --> urgent care provider
● Sees patients for covid testing to like chest pains, lacerations, able to prescribe medicine and
referrals, etc.
● Started in specialty of urology (chronic UTI, etc.) --> labor/delivery at NYP (in patient care)
● You can work in different specialties (lateral mobilization)
○ Urology (was a MA urology assistant)
○ L/D
○ Level 1 trauma (MVA, emergency, etc.)
○ PA education
○ Different admin positions in hospitals (NYS Society of PA's)
● At LIU
○ 28 months, 86 credits, masters program
○ Pre-requisites: bio, chem, stats, general ed, a few other sciences
○ Depending on the school you apply to, each school requires 'different' pre-requisites
○ REQUIRE: having patient hours - direct patient care (CBA, PT assistant, MA, EMT, Scribes)
○ Shadowing a PA (currently difficult)
○ 1st year called the didactic year (basics: A/P, chemistry, for clinical medicine)
■ Based on the medical model (unlike NP) --> refer to it as drinking from a fire
hose
■ 8 hours a day at school, the rest is studying
■ 3 semesters
○ 2nd year: Clinical Year (rotations)
■ LIU has exceptional clinical rotations
■ First PA programs of NY (a lot of prestigious hospitals, NYP, Bellevue, VA, NYU
Langone, MSK, the Brooklyn Hospital, HSS) good clout
■ Most PA schools require 7 rotations --> LIU gives 10 rotations (internal medicine,
obgyn, surgery, psychiatry, plastics, bariatrics, orthopedics, etc.)
■ Write a master's thesis
● Strong applicants: a few different types of patient care hours (variety),
Q/A
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Open Door Policy: students are encourages to come to any faculty --> but will always be followed
up by advisor
Some students need more assistant, gladly show them where/who to get help from
Do you need to major in anything specific to get into PA: commonly bio or HS majors, fashion
and accounting majors
Portal for Application: CASPA
● CASPA will take transcript, see GPA of science and GPA of overall
● Will look at grades, not exactly look at major
● MUST TAKE GRE TO APPLY , equivalent to the SAT but for masters
● MCAT for med school
If you graduate May 2022, you can apply December 2021 and submit spring transcript once its ready to
start September 2022 (instead of taking a gap year)
https://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/academics/school-of-health-professions/academic-programs/MS-physicia
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Dr. Sara Grossman (Pharmacy / Pharmacist)
● Working at College of Pharmacy for 15 years
● Interprofessional team
● What does it take to be a pharmacist?
○ Most trusted health professional (also most accessible)
○ Caring for others / compassion (a lot of demands in community setting: CVS)
○ NO ROOM FOR ERROR --> a mistake in dosage calculation can kill someone
○ Good studying habits: exams on a weekly basis, can't just study for one
○ Things change over time (must be on top of changes --> take CE classes)
○ Foundational skills: math skills need to be sharp
● Education
○ About 140 pharmD schools
○ 3 in NYC: LIU, St Johns, Touro
○ Typical program is 6 years (2 years of 'preprofessional' and 4 years of 'professional')
○ 1st 3 years are didactic classes --> IPES (getting feet week, intern at CVS, hospital,
community pharmacy)
○ Final year is completely rotations (APES --> 5 week rotations in XYZ practice settings)
■ This is where they learn the hands on skills
○ Courses: math, ethics & law, economics, series of pharmacology courses
○ The MOST sequence are very hard --> kinds of diseases they see and how to treat it (DB,
CHF, etc.)
● Licensing and Registration:
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Licensing
■ Part 1: NAPLEX
■ Part 2: Law exam (depends on the state)
■ NY used to have Part 3 (compounding exam --> prior to covid)
○ Registration
■ 3-year period
■ CE credit requirements (45 credits, LIVE/VIRTUAL, need to be able to interact)
■ Certification (immunizer, BLS, etc.)
● Post-Graduate Training/Education
○ Residency: hospital based (clinical pharmacist --> rounds with the medical team) / PGY1
is one year program / PGY 2 is specialty program
○ Fellowship: 1-2 years, pharmaceutical industry (clinical trials, medication administration
trials)
○ Graduate degrees: MS, MPH, PhD, MBA, JD
● Practice Setting
○ Typically Community Staff positions
○ Hospital Clinical = rounds with dr
○ LTC = nursing type facilities (will need to review every pt info once every month)
○ Academia --> aka LIU
○ Industry: specialty compounding
Question/Answer
● ASHP Residency (similar to Match Day for Drs)
● Laws being passed for pharmacists? Lobby Day (Albany Day) pharmacists go to the capital of NY
and go to legislature offices and express our needs --> NY lacks innovation to do more/help
more. One of the last states to pass immunizer pharmacists
● Getting rid of Part 3 Compounding exam? Right now its been deferred because of COVID but it
doesn't seem to be going away in NY
● Attention to detail? No Room for Error? Protocol? --> Checks and Balances (pharmacist is not
the only person looking and giving the medication --> pharmacist has the final look before
sending it away --> want to stop errors before it happens // Each company has their own
protocol (everyone has to acknowledge it)
● Student LIABILITY Insurance? LIU covers this, but as a pharmacist its suggested to take out their
own insurance
Dr Lisa Bradley (Physical Therapy)
● Been a PT since 1996
● Was a bachelors program back then, later earned doctorate
● Now only the doctorate program is available
● Education since 2010, was in the clinical setting prior to that
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Measure ROM, joint problems, pain in LE but it could be coming from your back (via sciatica)
She works with Pat from the YouTube video - you can be me (APTA)
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More common setting is the Hospital (acute care, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab)
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According to Wikipedia: PT is the provision of services to people and populations to develop,
maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout a lifespan
Quality of Life via Physical Wellness:
○ Has an established theoretical base
○ Widespread clinical applications
○ Aims to preserve, develop, and restore and promote optimal function
APTA says that PTs are movement experts who optimize quality of life through prescribed
exercise, hands-on care, and patient education
Diagnose and treat all ages
PT also cares for people who want to become healthier / prevent future problems
PT examines person --> develops treatment plan to improve their ability to move, reduce or
manage pain, restore function, and prevent disability
PT can help people achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain their independence, and lead active
lives
How do PTs provide Physical Therapy
○ HOLISTIC APPROACH --> uses BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL (body, mind, and social context
in which the patient lives)
○ SYSTEMATIC APPROACH --> establish a diagnosis and prognosis starting with..
■ PT Session:
■ (1) Examination: what is the presenting problem, medical history, what
else is influencing what's happening
■ (2) Evaluation: measure ROM, look at balance, special tests to determine
what structures are causing the problem
■ (3) Interventions: exercise, balance training, depends on the problem
■ (4) Reassessment: 'quick', see if interventions provided made a
difference (if it did --> continue \\ if it didn't --> search through literature
YOUTUBE VIDEO: you can be me
Practice Settings
○ Hospital: acute care, inpatient / outpatient rehab
○ Private Practice: clinics or offices
○ Subacute Facilities: skilled nursing facility
○ Patient / Client Home (Dr. Bradley's Favorite)
○ Schools (DOE)
○ Academic Institutions (Dr. Bradley is an edcuator)
○ Research Centers / Facilities
○ Workplace, Industrial, Occupational Environments
○ Fitness Center and Sports Training Facilities
○ US ARMY
Board Certified Specialties
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Geriatrics
Neurology
Orthopedics
Sports
Pelvic health - woman who delivers a child (pelvic floor muscle is weak can cause
incontinence) \\ men too just not pregnant part
Support Personnel (PTA --> associates degree, national licensing exam, works under PT
Requirements for becoming a PT
○ Education = up to Doctorate Degree
○ Licensure = by state
Job Market: increase employment 21% from 2020-2030 \ median annual wage is 91K or 44/hr
○ Home healthcare (highest 97.6k)
○ Nursing homes (95.3k)
○ Hospitals (93k)
○ Offices of PTs (85.7k)
Upward mobility in the PT profession
○ Staff --> Senior PT --> Chief PT / Clinical Director
○ Some PTs open their own clinic
Applying for PT school
○ Requirements vary among schools
○ PTCAS
○ Common Requirements: bachelors degree, LIU is 2.75 in science/math GPA, Cumulative
GPA 3.0, GRE 290 (verbal and quantitative), volunteer/work experience in PT setting
LIU Doctor of PT
APTA: American Physical Therapy Association
Cadaver lab?
Interprofessional Team? --> OT, Speech T, nurses, dieticians, physicians, podiatrists, Recreational T,
psychiatrists, social workers
Week 10 - OT, HS, RT
Dr Renee Ortega (OT)
A Career in Occupational Therapy
Slide 1: What is Occupational Therapy
● OT - is the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and
need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations)
● OT's work with people of all ages by helping them promote health, and prevent - or live by better
with - injury, illness, or disability
Slide 2: What are the Qualities of a Good Occupational Therapist?
Slide 3: Personal Qualities or Traits
● Enjoy helping people
● Strong communication skills
● Strong interpersonal skills
● Good problem solver
● Enjoy working with others
● Creative
● Flexible
Slide 4: Al Roker Video
Slide 5: Where Do Occupational Therapists Work?
Slide 6: Occupational Therapists Work In…
● Hospitals
● Nursing homes
● Home health
● Mental health facilities
● Community health organizations
● Schools
● Outpatient clinics
● Sensory gyms
● Academics & research
● Specialty areas like hand therapy, design & accessibility services, wheelchair seating &
positioning, assistive technology.
Slide 7: Pediatrics, Physical Rehab, Mental Health
Slide 8: What is the Job Outlook?
● OT employment expected to grow by 24% through 2026
○ US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019
○ 130,400 - Current Employment
● Best Jobs in America
○ US News & World Report, January 2019
○ The 25 best jobs of 2019: OT is No. 13
○ The best medical jobs that don't require medical school
Slide 9: Occupational Therapist Degree
● Masters in OT
● Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
● To practice as a OT therapist in the US, you must:
○ Earn a master's or doctoral degree from a program accredited by the American
Commission on Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
○ Pass a national certification exam and state registration
Slide 10: About LIU OT
● BS/MS Program
○ Student WITH and WITHOUT a degree are eligible
○ All students regardless of a degree status participate in the same 3 year curriculum
Slide 11: LIU OT
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Science and inquiry-driven 1st year
4 Level I FW Experiences
○ Geriatrics, Adult Physical Disabilities, Mental Health/Community-Base Practice,
Pediatrics
● 3 Level II Experiences
○ Adult Physical Disabilities
○ Pediatrics
○ Mental Health/Community-Based Practice
Slide 12: Application Process
● Due to competitive nature of the program unfortunately only eligible students will be invited for
an interview. The following criteria will be considered to determine eligibility for an interview:
○ Meeting application deadline
○ Cumulative GPA as well as Science GPA
○ Volunteer experience and extracurricular activities
○ Writing competency (personal statement, curriculum vitae)
○ Letters of recommendation
○ Leadership positions/Research participation
○ Resume
Slide 13: Questions
● Email BLKN-OT@LIU.EDU
● Email EFEKONA.NUWERE@LIU.EDU
● VISIT LIU OT ON INSTA/FACEBOOK
Dr Lisa Shultis (HS and RT Director) // Dr Minerva
● Graduated from RT school at LIU
● Known Rawls since 2008, graduated in 2010
RT are intensive care specialists
● Provide airway help (breathing)
● Vital signs will be affected if there is ineffective breathing
● Not breathing for a few minutes can be fatal
● Provide patients different type of therapists to help him
● Assessing and treating patient with breathing supportive devices (invasive and noninvasive)
Got COVID 2 weeks after COVID began, was down 6 weeks, almost died
● 14 patients intubated, 6 dead by morning (40 to 60 years old)
RT is basically the Rapid Response Team
Anything below the waist is not your job, you aren't feeding people or picking them up. AIRWAYS
● 5-10K increase yearly until plateu
● Make more than nurses
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Not easier than Nursing, about the same --> just concentrated in Cardiovascular
Even during COVID (not during the 3 month shutdown) --> Still had clinicals
LIU has a good reputation with all the NY hospitals, stamp on forehead, immediate good connections
2 clinicals per semester since Junior Year (8 clinical sides in 4 years)
● Residency??
● Respiratory technician jobs but not licensed and way below RTT
HS 3rd floor M/W
Health Science
● State area of interest, they will find a site to place you
● See the profession and if you like it
● HS 490 Practicum - needed to graduate / 190 hours
Week 11 - Athletic Trainer
Jayne Ellinger - Athletic Trainer
Masters Program? Hofstra
● LIU person - Blackbird, undergraduate in Athletic Trainer
● Graduate Assistant for dept Athletic Trainer - St Peters University
● 1st professional job at LIU (8 years) --> work with Professor Rawls-Martin
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Provide High quality services/education -- urban community
Slide 1: Master of Science in Athletic Training
Slide 2: What is an Athletic Trainer
● A certified and licensed health care professional who practices in the field of sports medicine
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Provide behind the scenes (prevent injuries, physical examination on injuries, diagnosis,
treatment (short-term, immediate, rehabilitation), advocate mental health, coordinate health
care with other HCP
Slide 3: Practice Settings
● College/university
● Performing arts
● Professional sports
● Secondary schools (HS)
● Armed forces/military
● Physician practice (organizations like IBM, etc.)
● Industrial health care
● Community sports programs
● Health care administration
● Teaching & research
● Public safety (police, fire fighters)
Slide 4: Interprofessional Collaborations
AT: team physicians, nutritionist, athletic directors, sports psychologist, school nurse & medical director,
strength & conditioning coaches, sports coaches, specialty physicians
● None of us work alone
Slide 5: Job Outlook in AT
● Employment of athletic trainers to grow 23% by 2030
● Faster than any other health occupation
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3,100 jobs openings are projected to be open each year
○ Private industry is looking for people
Slide 6: It's a great time to become an AT
Slide 7: Our Alumni are EVERWHERE!
● Northwell Health Orthopedics
● Northwell STARS Physical Therapy
● Orlin & Cohen Physical Therapy
● High Schools / School Districts
● Professional Sports Teams
● NCAA Collegiate Sports Medicine
● Performance Enhancement, Recovery and Rehabilitation Centers
● Sports Medicine Sales
● Athletic Training Administration
● Military Health Care
Slide 8: Starting Salaries (all Nassau County)
● Direct hire for High School: 67,000
● Shared time High School & Clinic: 57,000
● Collegiate Sports Medicine: 52,000
● Industrial Setting: 67,000
Slide 9: Preparing to become an AT
● Classroom Education
● Clinical Education
● Simulations
● Professional Development
● Certifications
Slide 10: Program Mission & Values
● To educate future Athletic Training professionals through competency-based didactic and clinical
instruction
● The program strives for academic excellence and aims to provide a quality education to its
students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning
● Core Values
○ Leadership
○ Collaboration
○ Respect
○ Innovation
○ Professionalism
Slide 11: MS in Athletic Training Curriculum
● 2-year plan of full-time study
● 53 credits
● Clinical experiences during all terms of enrollment
● Wide variety of clinical experience settings
● Opportunity to earn multiple certifications
Slide 12: Potential Certifications
● Earn 3+ professional certifications
○ BOC Certification as an Athletic Trainer (upon graduation)
○ NY State Emergency Medical Technician (end of first summer)
○ ISSN Certified Sports Nutritionist (end of year 1)
○ NSCA Certified Special Population Specialist (upon earning BOC certification)
Slide 13: First-Year Focus
● Develop knowledge, skills and abilities in~
○ Injury and Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion
○ Physical Examination, Assessment and Diagnosis
○ Immediate and Emergency Care
○ Professional Responsibilities
Slide 14: Second-Year Focus
● Develop knowledge, skills and abilities in~
○ Therapeutic Interventions
○ Healthcare Leadership and Administration
○ Development of scholarly activity/research project
Slide 15: 3 Program Laboratories
● Classroom learning is applied & expanded through structured and interactive AT Simulation Lab
experiences
Slide 16: Clinical Education - Preceptors/Sites
● Six clinical education experiences
● 800 clinical hours (spend some time initially with EMT)
● 3 on-campus NCAA Division I Athletic Training Facilities
● Clinical affiliations with high schools, colleges, physician offices/surgical facilities, rehabilitation
and performance enhancement clinics & professional sports
Slide 17: Professional Development
● Iota Tau Alpha Athletic Training Honor Society
● Hofstra Athletic Training Society (HATS)
● Professional AT Conference Attendance
● Interprofessional Education Events
● BOC Approved Provider for Continuing Education
● Alumni Networking Events (aka LIU Brooklyn and Friends)
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Slide 19: Why YOU at Hofstra
● YOU-Centered Learning
● Attentive & Supportive Faculty
● Cutting-Edge Laboratory Facilities
● NCAA Division I Sports Experiences
● Diverse Clinical Facilities and populations
● In-demand certifications
Slide 20: Admission Requirements
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Prerequisite Coursework
○ Biology, chemistry, psychology, physics, human anatomy, human physiology, exercise
physiology, kinesiology or biomechanics, statistics
● Other Requirements
○ Bachelor degree with GPA of 3.00
○ Prerequisite coursework GPA of 2.75
○ Personal statement
○ 50 hours of healthcare experience (waived right now due to COVID)
○ Two letters of recommendation
○ Current resume
○ Interview with AT Program faculty
○ CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
● Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
Slide 21:
Week 12 - Speech Pathology, Public Health, Social Work
Intro to Health Professions Speech-Language Pathology by Carol Slingerland Norman
● Clinical supervisor of SLP program for 7-8 years
Slide 2: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.
● SO WHAT EXACTLY DOES A CSD (Communication Science and Disorder) PROFESSIONAL DO?
○ You can make a real impact in your community and beyond as an audiologist or
speech-language pathologist
○ Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and balance disorders as well
as providing audiologic treatment, including hearing aids
○ Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) identify, assess, and treat speech, language, and
swallowing disorders
Slide 3:
● You want a competitive salary
○ Salaries and job opportunities are increasing for both audiologists and speech-language
pathologists, according to the BLS
○ The need for professionals in the career is expected to grow over the coming decade
○ Demand for candidates who use two or more languages is high - no wonder our
professions offer so much potential and so many choices
● You want job flexibility
○ CSD careers offer a diverse range of environments, extended breaks, less evening and
weekend work, and ample paid leave and holidays - as well as flexible work schedules to
accommodate your lifestyl
Slide 4:
● You have a range of talents:
○ You have many talents and are good at more than one thing
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You can handle yourself in science, you're great with people, and you're intellectually
curious
○ A career that allows you to tap into your different interests and allows you to put all your
skills to work is a great fit
You want to make a positive difference:
○ Whether you provide clinical services, conduct research, supervise, or manage services,
you will have the opportunity to improve others quality of life - all with empathy and
compassion
You like to solve problems:
○ You like finding creative solutions to complex problems.
○ You are a lifelong learner and enjoy being challenged - you don't back down when facing
complex issues
○ You want to get to the root of the problem and you won't stop until you're there
Slide 5:
● You want to serve your community:
○ It is important for clients to see themselves represented in their service providers
○ You want to represent your community and respect the values and practices of the
people you serve
○ You are passionate about improving communication and self-advocacy skills, and you
understand the need for diverse clinicians based on changing demographics - and the
need for representation
● You are bilingual and/or bilterate:
○ If you use another language and take pride in using your languages to connect with
others, CSD professionals will allow you to use your bilingual superpowers for good
Slide 6: Where do Audiologists and SLPs work?
**this likely doesn't include teletherapy, which has become much more widespread during the pandemic
Slide 7: Terminal Degrees in SLP and Audiology
● SLPs need to complete a Master's Degree (MS or MA)
● Audiologists need to complete a doctoral degree (AuD)
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SLP assistants: recognized in only some states
○ Some states (e.g., California, Florida, and Texas, among others) allow the use of SLP-As
and the terminal degrees vary by state (AS or Bachelors in speech)
○ All require observation and practicum experience plus a specified amount of coursework
○ More information on the ASHA website
Slide 8: NYC-DOE Starting Salary for SLP (MA C2 + PD)
Slide 9:
2017 CCCs, Jobs, & Careers Mini-Survey Summary Report: Numbers and Types of Responses: Job and
Career Satisfaction:
Overall, how satisfied are you with your career choice so far (percentages):
Satisfaction
All
CCC-A
CCC-SLP
CCC-Dual Cert.
1.8
1.0
1.8
2.7
0.5
1.6
0.5
1.5
5.9
8.6
5.7
5.8
33.7
39.6
33.3
25.5
58.1
49.2
58.7
64.5
Very Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Neutral
Satisfied
Very Satisfied
Slide 10: Speech-language Pathologist Overview (From US News & World Report)
● Overall Score 7.4/10
○ #3 in Best Health Care Jobs
○ #10 in 100 Best Jobs
● How Much Does a Speech-Language Pathologist Make?
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SLPs made a median salary of $80,480 in 2020
The best-paid 25% made $101,110 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $62,790
25% = $62.790
50% = $80,480
75% = 101,110
Week 13 - Healthcare Debate Teams 1 & 3
Team 1: Healthcare Debate - Abortion
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Intro
Pros
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Cons:
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Pro-Choice
Pro-Life
Mental and physical takeaways
Right of health, life and non-discrimination
Privacy (Clinic, pills)
Companies paying for expenses (Citibank, Bumble, etc.)
Pregnant woman have the right to say what they can and cannot be put into or taken out of her
body
Protecting oneself is the most important (healthy)
Big market companies don't suffer the consequences
Abortion is killing
Getting and abortion can be pricey, especially for those without health
There are health risk for the mother when getting an abortion
Can become an ethical dilemma, goes against a person's religious values
Some companies have been threatened (Texas) if they help their employees go out of state to
get an abortion essentially stopping the company from making money
Court Cases
Roe v Wade
● 7-to-2 vote it was unconstitutional
● Conflicts 14th amendments
● Change was denied 4 times
Woman's Health v Jackson
● Doctors that help with procedure can be sued
● No exemptions for pregnancy (doesn't matter if it is rape)
Conclusion
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Abortion should not be in the hands of the government
Refer to the quote, abortion is a human right
Team 3: Maternal Mortality Rate in Minorities in the US
Introduction
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Pros
● Hear Her Campaign
● Perinatal quality collaboratives (PQCs)
● CDC LOCATe - web based tool to help states/others create standardized assessments
● ACOG - guidance for postpartum care
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Cons
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Minority racial and ethnic groups are 2-3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes
Statistics
● Very recent, shows disproportionate rates
Testimonials
● Someone with ectopic pregnancy got different care because of their skin color
Conclusion
● Health disparities
Week 14 - Healthcare Debate Teams 2 & 4
Team 2
● Pro: increase access to women of marginalized communities, decreases abortion rates,
effectiveness seen in other countries
● Cons: long time for approval, adverse reactions, misuse of birth control pill, women
responsible for their health
● Conclusion: for it but needs guided restriction (OTC but behind pharmacist)
Team 4
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Healthcare Debate - Abortion
Group 1 - Marisa Pero, Jonathan Timal, Maya
Arazi, Indianna Low, Jeneil Jack
Intro - Marisa Pero
Women have had to fight for personal autonomy all over the
world. In 2022 in the US, did anyone expect to be having to take
a step backwards?
The Controversy:
- Pro-Choice
- Pro-Life
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Individual stances
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Societal controversy
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Political ammunition
Legal battles
Affected by Covid-19
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A personal choice
A devious practice
New laws against
Increased access
Large companies take their stance
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Citigroup, Bumble, Uber, etc.
Abortion providers sue
Pros - Jonathan Timal
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Mental and Physical takeaway
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Right of health, life and non-discrimination
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Privacy (Clinic, Pills)
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Companies paying for expenses (Citibank,
Bumble, etc.)
First Point
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The pregnant person has the right to say
what can and cannot be put into or taken
out of her body, such as abortion pills or
removal of the fetus.
Protecting oneself is the most important
part to assure they’re alive and healthy with
or without the pregnancy. Permission from
doctors for pills, mental stability and
physical health.
Support by big market companies helps
bring attention to what pregnant woman
want to do without suffering consequences
of their own body.
Cons - Maya Arazi
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Abortion is killing
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Getting an abortion can be pricey, especially for those without health
insurance
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There are health risk for the mother when getting an abortion
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Can become an ethical dilemma, goes against a person's religious values
Second Point
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Some states have been enforcing laws
against abortion and are getting involved
with businesses.
For example, in Texas a company called
Citigroup pays their employees if needed
to go out of state to get an abortion, the
Texas lawmaker has threatened to create
a bill that stops the company from making
any deals with the state, which in a sense
is stopping the company from making
money.
Court Cases - Jeneil Jack
Roe v. Wade:
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Governed state restrictions on abortion are unconstitutional
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Conflicted with the 14 Amendment
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Supreme Court denied appeal to prohibit abortion past 6 weeks
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Fourth time court denied changes
Court Cases - Jeneil Jack
Woman’s Health v. Jackson:
● Criminalizes those who
help with abortions
● Offers no exemptions for
pregnancies
Conclusion - Indianna Low
Whether women truly have the right of life, Liberty, and property is challenged as
many overpowering forces in the government try to hold them back from choosing
what happens to their own bodies. It is undeniable that abortion is a human right,
but some people and cultures view the act as defying the God of their religion.
What society fails to see today is the reason why people terminate pregnancies
and that reason is because of the many factors such as economic instability,
unsafe environments, and etc.
Final point
When it comes to the realities of
pregnant women and what they have
to endure, abortions should not be in
the hands of the government that is
blinded by ignorance.
“Incorporating measures to ensure safe abortion services
into state pandemic responses and eliminating barriers to
abortion is not just a matter of harm reduction – it is a
human rights imperative.”
- Jaime Todd-Gher & Payal K. Shah
Every person should be able to choose
what happens or does not happen to
their bodies
References
Belluck P., (2021, December 16). F.D.A. will permanently allow abortion pills by mail. The New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/health/abortion-pills-fda.html
Encyclopedia Britannica, inc. (2021, December 10). Roe v. Wade. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved March 23, 2022, from
https://www.britannica.com/event/Roe-v-Wade
Kendall. (2012, August 28). When is it Too Late to Get an Abortion. Planned Parenthood.
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/ask-experts/when-is-it-too-late-to-get-an-abortion
Liptak A., (2022, January 20). Supreme Court lets Texas abortion law stay in effect, for now. The New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/20/us/politics/texas-abortion-law-supreme-court.html
Marcos, C. M. (2022, March 19). Texas lawmaker warns Citigroup against paying for out-of-state abortions. The New York Times. Retrieved March 20,
2022, from https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/18/business/citigroup-abortion-texas-warning.html?searchResultPosition=1
Miller C. C., & Sanger-Katz M., (2022, January 22). On abortion law, the U.S. is unusual. without roe, it would be, too. The New York Times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/22/upshot/abortion-us-roe-global.html
References
Nguyen, L. (2022, March 17). Citigroup will pay travel costs for employee abortions in response to the Texas law. The New York Times. Retrieved March
18, 2022, from
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/17/business/citigroup-texas-abortion.html?action=click&amp;module=RelatedLinks&amp;pgtype=Article
Pendergraft, D. J. S. (n.d.). How Much Does an Abortion Cost? Orlando Women's Center.
https://www.womenscenter.com/2022/02/how-much-does-an-abortion-cost-in-2022/
Press, E. (2022, January 21). Opinion | Why the Medical Establishment Shied Away From Abortion. The New York Times. Retrieved March 23, 2022, from
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/21/opinion/roe-v-wade-abortion-doctors-violence.html
Pro and Con: Abortion. (2019, May 9). Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/story/pro-and-con-abortion#:~:text=Abortions%20cause%20psychological%20damage.,as%20a%20form%20of%20co
ntraception
Todd-Gher, J., & Shah, P. K. (2020). Abortion in the context of covid-19: A human rights imperative. Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters, 28(1), 28–30.
https://doi.org/10.1080/26410397.2020.1758394
Thanks!
Any questions?
Should Birth
Control Be Made
Over-The-Counter
Group 2: Kayla Rendon, Helen Tang,
Ryan Zheleznyak, and Kim Lee
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Table of Contents.01 - Introduction
02 - Pros for Birth Control made OTC
03 - Cons for Birth Control made OTC
04 - Conclusion
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Introduction
“Should oral contraceptives be made available over the
counter rather than requiring a prescription?” (Kelly, 2021).
● The right to the access of birth control has been a long debated
topic since the conception and invention of the pill itself.
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● Firm push to make birth control pills available without
prescription.
Did you know?
● Earliest form of birth control was around since 3000 BCE .
○ Crete and Egypt began developing condoms from animal and fish
bladder/intestine and linen shreaths
● Evolution of birth control and the ability of contraceptives have changed.
● There are several national groups advocating for birth control
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○ Birth Control Federation of America is now known as Planned
Parenthood
(Khan, F., Mukhtar, S., Dickinson, I. K., & Sriprasad, S. (2013)
02
1.
Pros for Birth Control Made OTC
Increase access to marginalized communities of women
2. Politics’ role on banning abortion increases favoribility for
birth control pill
3. The effectiveness of OTC birth control seen in other countries
around the world.
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(ACOG, 2019)
03
Cons for Birth Control Made OTC
1. The Amount of Time for Approval
2. Adverse Reactions & Misuse of Birth Control Pill
-Rare reactions may occur even after trial phases
-Not reading the label & Polypharmacy
3. Women’s Responsibility of Their Health
-No doctor’s consultation needed
-Greater risk on those who have high blood pressure & clotting issues
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(FDA, 2022)
(Halli-Tierney, 2019)
Conclusion
Overall, if the FDA approves the OTC birth control pill,
it will be a historical contribution to women’s
reproductive health movement! We as a group agree
that the birth control pill should be made available
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OTC.
Introduction
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Rates of maternal preterm birth, mortality, and
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morbidity have been rising in the United States of
approximately one-third occur during pregnancy while approximately
America.
56 percent occur during labor or within the first week postpartum.
Minorities are at an increased risk for poor and
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various factors that contribute to health disparities such
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Black minorities have pregnancy-related mortality rates that are about
2-3 times higher when compared to white women (Petersen EE, et. Al).
correlate to the kind of health care that is obtained for
various types of demographics.
Approximately 700 women die in the U.S each year from pregnancy
complications.
as socio-economic issues, disabilities, poor education,
lack of jobs, etc., and all of those factors directly
Between six weeks and one year, another 13 percent of maternal deaths
occur.
detrimental health outcomes.
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Maternal deaths are deaths that occur within one year of pregnancy and
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Figuratively, 40.8 versus 12.7 per 100,000 live births (Samantha Artiga,
2020).
Pros
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The Hear Her campaign is a national campaign created in support of the
CDC’s efforts to prevent pregnancy-related deaths by sharing potentially
life-saving messages about urgent maternal warning signs.
National pregnancy-related mortality surveillance has been introduced to
better understand the risk factors and causes of pregnancy-related deaths in
the United States. Collected data is released regularly throughout scientific
works and on the CDC Web site.
Perinatal quality collaboratives (PQCs) are state or multi-state networks of
teams working to improve the quality of care for mothers and babies. PQC
members identify health care processes that need to be improved and use
the best available methods to make changes as quickly as possible.
CDC Levels of Care Assessment Tool (CDC LOCATe) is a web-based tool
to help states and other jurisdictions create standardized assessments of
levels of maternal and neonatal care.
Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to Eliminate Maternal Mortality
supports agencies and organizations that coordinate and manage Maternal
Mortality Review Committees to identify, review, and characterize maternal
deaths; and identify prevention opportunities
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has
issued guidance for postpartum care that recommends shifting from a single
visit at one point in time to a comprehensive set of visits customized to a
woman's needs
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The CDC's Enhancing Reviews and Surveillance to
Eliminate Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) Program
supports 25 states and provides funding to their
Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) to
identify and review maternal deaths and develop
recommendations to prevent future deaths.
The CMQCC has developed quality improvement
toolkits focused on hemorrhage and preeclampsia and
implemented targeted quality improvement projects
that continue to have a substantive effect.
The Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA) initiated the remote pregnancy monitoring
challenge to support innovative technology-based
solutions that help providers remotely monitor the
health of pregnant women and empower women to
make informed decisions about their care, remote
monitoring increasing virtual access to quality care for
low-income pregnant women and benefits women
who live in rural and medically underserved areas who
have limited access to on-site prenatal care.
The MOMMIES Act from Sen. Cory Booker is
co-sponsored by several other 2020 contenders,
including now VP Kamala Harris, and focuses heavily
on Medicaid. It would promote more state coverage of
doula services through the program. Doula support has
been associated with better birth outcomes and greater
satisfaction with care, and has been touted as a way to
address racial disparities in maternal health.
Cons
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Women in minority racial and ethnic groups are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related
causes than white women.
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Cardiomyopathy, thrombotic pulmonary embolism, and hypertension disorders of pregnancy,
contributed more to pregnancy-related deaths among black women than among white women
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Preeclampsia/eclampsia and embolism were the leading cause of death among African American
women.
Hospitals that serve predominantly African American women have shown to have higher rates of
maternal complications than other hospitals. Records also show they perform worse on 12 out of 15
birth outcomes, including elective deliveries, non-elective cesarean birth, and maternal mortality
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The elevated risks for African American women alone reflect the impact of structural racism on
health and healthcare in structural racism on health and healthcare in the United States.
Common Factors with the Highest Risk
Ratios for SMM for Women Overall
( BCBS)
Maternal mortality in the
US by race and ethnicity
(per 100,000 live births)
America is Failing Black Mother
(hsph.harvard.edu)
Testimonial
A friend’s mother had an ectopic pregnancy. Her OB-GYN sent her to the emergency room to get methotrexate to terminate the rapid
growth of the cells. They had run multiple tests and done an ultrasound but they never listened to her abdomen or did a pelvic exam. She was
instructed to return to the hospital again two days later to check if what she had was an ectopic pregnancy. She spoke to the resident on the phone
but they still had not given her methotrexate. As per her OB-GYN’s advice, my friend’s mother went to a different emergency room the next day.
She had an ultrasound and tests run again. There was a heartbeat and she was bleeding into her abdomen. Only after the persuading of the
OB-GYN consultant did the hospital take her for emergency surgery. In the procedure of the surgery, her fallopian tube was in the process of
rupturing. Thankfully she had survived, healed well, and got back to normal activities. My friend’s mother said, “It made me realize how lucky I
am. The truth is I was lucky because I am a white woman, had access to an alternative hospital, and had my OB-GYN call. If I did not go to the
second emergency room the next day I would not be able to tell you this story” Although this is not the case for everyone, especially minorities.
https://youtu.be/uWQXjkKB4Jc
Conclusion
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Mortality rates have been increasing in the United States due to many causes while an individual woman is pregnant.
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The causes are cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, pulmonary emboli, and cardiomyopathy. Embolism and
preeclampsia/ eclampsia have been leading many women that are pregnant to maternal death.
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Many African American women have ectopic pregnancy which is when a fetus develops outside of the uterus in the
fallopian tube.
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Health disparities such as poor education, disabilities, and lack of jobs lead to the kind of healthcare an individual
woman may have.
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Maintaining a better education and job are more likely to have better coverage and a better lifestyle due to having more
options for their health.
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Many women have many symptoms such as pain in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal bleeding while
having an ectopic pregnancy which leads to mortality rate to increase.
Mental Health Promotion
and Education on
Social Media
Patrick Diaz, Kaila Roker-White,
Rebecca Adaia, Esmiana Xhafa
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Why promote Mental Health on Social Media?
Mental Health
• Mental Health Awareness is growing
• Affects how we see and feel about
ourselves
• Affects how we cope with stress and
various situations
• Affects our view of the world around us
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Social Media
• Necessary in our personal, social, and
professional lives
• Has the power to Influence who we are
and how we see ourselves in society
• A valuable source of information and
connection
• Reaches a massive audience and is
constantly growing
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72%
Humans are social creatures
of the public uses some type of social media
Usage by Age
Most Commonly Used
Platforms
13-17 = 97%
YouTube = 81%
18-29 = 84%
Facebook = 69%
30-49 = 81%
Instagram = 40%
50-64 = 73%
Pinterest = 31%
65+ = 45%
LinkedIn = 28%
(PEW RESEARCH CENTER 2021)
(PEW RESEARCH CENTER 2021)
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Negative Impacts of Social
Media on Mental Health
● One of the biggest issues is overuse and overstimulation. This
leading young adults and children develop poor habits.
● Most significant factor against mental health is the pressure to
conform to societal norms and expectations
• Affects self-esteem
• Influences perceptions of one's self
• Fear of missing out (FOMO)
● Misinformation spreaders manipulate content to cause harm and
could often lead to:
• Rumors, Hate Speech, Cyberbullying
⚬ Increases risk of mental health issues, depression,
self-harm, and suicide
NEGATIVE IMPACT IS OFTEN OVERSTATED!
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Benefits of Social Media
to Mental Health
● Social media can be seen as a safe haven, comfort, and sweet
escape for many individuals
● Brings people together and builds new connections
● Provides a place for people to practice and enhance social and
professional skills
● Social media is advantageous to learning the issues that may
affect mental health
• Education and promotion can destigmatize the mental health
conversation
● Source of information and discovery including many mental
health resources
• Support/Focus groups
• Telehealth and Mental health apps (BetterHelp, TalkSpace,
etc.)
BENEFITS OUTWEIGH THE NEGATIVES!
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So why not promote
Mental Health on
Social Media?
Social Media and Mental Health
go hand-in-hand.
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Mental health promotion and education is needed to
combat the negative impacts of social media
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Destigmatize the conversation
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Break down societal norms and expectations
Social Media is necessary and reaches a massive
audience
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Bring awareness to mental health issues
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Positive messaging influences outlook on
social media and mental health
MENTAL HEALTH IS WHO WE ARE!
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The Importance of
Mental Health
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Good physical and mental health go hand in hand
to ensure your wellbeing and help you live a long
and fulfilling life.
Poor mental health can lead to violence and crime.
Good mental health boosts your overall productivity
and financial security.
Hard to start a family or achieve goals in life.
“Mental health… is not a destination but a process. It’s about how you drive, not where
you’re going.”
— Noam Shpancer
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