Philadelphia Public Health Grand Rounds: Access to Primary Care in Philadel...
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Philadelphia Public Health Grand Rounds: Access to Primary Care in Philadelphia: Scope of the Problem, Identifying Solutions
Topic: Access to Primary Care in Philadelphia: Scope of the Problem, Identifying Solutions
ABOUT the Event:
Multiple reports have demonstrated that having a regular source of primary care enhances receipt of prevent care services and improves health outcomes. However, many factors may affect access to primary care, including health insurance; work, family, and school commitments; difficulties traveling to primary care facilities; lack of primary care providers; and lack of knowledge about the health care system. Social determinants of health, including race/ethnicity, also are associated with disparities in receipt of primary care. This Public Health Grand Rounds will explore barriers to accessing primary care in the Philadelphia area and examine solutions to improve access to care among underserved populations.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Raynard Washington, PhD, MPH
Chief Epidemiologist, Philadelphia Department of Public Health
David Grande, MD, MPA
Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Director of Policy, Penn Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics
Andrea Vettori, MSN, CRNP
Clinical Director, Mary Howard Health Center
Public Health Management Corporation
Ellen Riccobene, MD
Medical Director, Independence Blue Cross
Moderator
Michael T. Halpern, MD, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor, Temple University College of Public Health; Chair, Philadelphia Public Health Grand Rounds Committee; Section on Public Health & Preventive Medicine
Light refreshments created by Catering By Design provided after the lecture.
The Mütter Museum will not be open during this event.
This event is presented by The Section on Public Health and Preventive Medicine of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia in coordination with Philadelphia Department of Public Health with funding support from the Independence Foundation.
Questions? Email events@collegeofphysicians.org
Event registration is non-refundable, but is transferable.
