Madison Clay

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

The dangers of alcohol consumption are not mentioned as often as they should be in public health discussions.
The attached article states that alcohol use is underrecognized as a cancer risk factor and should be implemented in more cancer control plans.

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[CDC @CDCgov]

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of getting liver, breast (in women), colon, throat, and other cancers. The less alcohol you drink, the lower your risk for these cancers.

Find out how drinking can impact your cancer risk: https://t.co/EAlnhNKSSR
#CancerAwareness #DrinkLess

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

Physical signs of stress include but are not limited to fatigue, aches and pains, chest pain, and trouble sleeping.
This is important to consider and a reminder to implement stress reduction strategies during this often stressful period of finals.

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[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

Medicaid expansion has been linked to increased access to primary care, reduced reliance on emergency services, and improved management of chronic conditions among disadvantaged populations. It is great to see the impact of creating community centered policies.
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[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

When health providers have tools for communicating using plain language, a greater number of people understand their health status and can make informed health decisions. This is a major step in improving health literacy and and, consequently, health outcomes.
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[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

Research suggests that SNAP has positive impacts on health by reducing food insecurity and assisting individuals in the journey out of poverty. This highlights how effective government program implementation is when they center the needs of the community.
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[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

High rates of preventable diseases is a sign of low health literacy, which is evident in the high rate of diet related illnesses in U.S. southern states such as Louisiana and Mississippi. We much advocate for policy that improves health literacy in these states.
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[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

To contribute to equity in clinical care and corresponding research, it is crucial to "center at the margins". To center at the margins is to shift our perspective from that of the majority group to that of a marginalized group or groups. @XUHealthEquity

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

As the U.S. population continues to grow older and more diverse, it is important to consider the health of these individuals. While older adults already face unique health challenges, the intersection of age and a race/ethnicity result in greater health risks. @XUHealthEquity

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

Social determinants of health are factors influencing the health risks and quality of life of individuals and communities. They are evident across the life course and seen at the biological, community, environmental, and social policy levels. @XUHealthEquity

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

The success of long-acting ARTs would be a game-changer, especially for individuals who have a hard time making it to appointments due to barriers such as transportation, unstable housing, mental health conditions, and more. @XUHealthEquity

[TheBodyPro @BodyPROHIV]

Long-acting, injectable anti-retroviral therapy may offer a path forward in reaching the goals of #EndingtheHIVEpidemic initiative. https://t.co/aUXmOoSHCs

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

Older adults and individuals with preexisting medical conditions must remember to take proper health safety precautions if attending the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, as they are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and other contagious illnesses. @XUHealthEquity

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

@NeshiaS23 @XUHealthEquity I completely agree. This further illuminates the importance of disease education for people of all races and education level; especially when it comes to illnesses which pose a threat to a high number of people such as COVID-19.

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

@XavierGirl1925 @XUHealthEquity I totally agree. This is not true as government assistance is meant for citizens of all races/ethnicities. This does nothing but associate shame with people receiving much needed government assistance.

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

@anysiabutler @XUHealthEquity This is a very upsetting statistic. However, I have witnessed it myself as many black people exhibit physical symptoms of anxiety after being pulled over, for example. It is important for policies to address these racist behaviors for the benefit of the overall population.

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

https://t.co/to9XbjLMhz
Stress is one of the main factors negatively impacting mental health and development of children. Issues of trauma negatively affect how the mind develops. Implementation of this helps lower allostatic load leading to poor health outcomes. @XUHealthEquity

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

Studying race/ethnicity is vital in aging research. It is important to consider education quality along with quantity when comparing cognitive function between Blacks and Whites as varying quality is a remaining issue of residential and educational segregation. @XUHealthEquity

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

Cultural competence is important tool in eliminating health disparities.However, it is NOT simply learning the beliefs and customs attributed to particular racial and ethnic groups. Instead, is equipping clinicians to assess sociocultural factors of individuals @XUHealthEquity

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

@kmpittman14 @XUHealthEquity This highlights the importance of health providers being educated on what prejudice and bias actually are. Many providers can have stereotypical and prejudiced beliefs and not even have awareness of it.

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

@NeshiaS23 @XUHealthEquity This is an unfortunate statistic but it has been proven to be a trend. Cultural competency training is one method that haults systemic discrimination within healthcare facilities.

[Madison Clay @MadisonClay28]

Most definitely! Interventions are most effective when they are comprehensive in targeting the array of healthcare disparities. @XUHealthEquity

[Health Disparities @NIMHD]

Intervention designs must be comprehensive, multilevel, adaptable, sustainable, and culturally appropriate for health disparity populations. Learn more about NIMHD's intervention strategies to advance health disparities science. https://t.co/O3obxIGPkH