As the world becomes smaller and smaller through interconnectivity …. The ripple effect of travel, newsworthy events, economics and health impact the entire globe almost instantaneously. Attention to healthier, safer and productive lives in one part of our world cannot help but improve the lives of all. Learners will become familiar with principles and theories of global health problems, and major challenges and controversies in improving global population health through a collection of activities and resources.
Activities
This activity will provide an update on the major problems and recent advances in health care in resource poor countries.
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CNE: 1.20
- CPH: 1.00
- UNTHSC: 1.00
- Physicians: 1.00
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jul 18, 2019
- Cost: Free
This presentation discusses neonatal mortality globally and the available interventions. Building on this knowledge, the current cohort studies and biorepositories in low income countries, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are described. The presentation covers the study methods, collected biological samples and challenges relating to these cohort studies. ...
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CNE: 1.20
- CPH: 1.00
- UNTHSC: 1.00
- Physicians: 1.00
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jul 18, 2019
- Cost: Free
Some of the specific health care needs of refugees, immigrants and other displaced people settling in North Texas will be addressed in this presentation. This activity is designed to increase the participants' awareness of the various refugee groups and to increase the participants' cultural competency.
Faculty
Activity Details
- CreditAmounts:
- CNE: 1.20
- CPH: 1.00
- TSBSWE: 1.00
- UNTHSC: 1.00
- Physicians: 1.00
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Type:
Video Webcast
- Expires: Jul 18, 2019
- Cost: Free