Introduction to Bridges Out of Poverty and Applied Strategies

Tuscola, Huron and Sanilac County Health Dept. 1142 South Van Dyke Road Bad Axe, MI, 48413 United States (map)

Review the research data correlating health/healthcare disparities and economic class environments.

 Discuss distinct sets of“hidden rules” , communication patterns, and internal /external resources linked toeconomic environments.

 Explain howdifferent income levels and environmental conditions may influence the patient perceptionof health messages and treatment compliance.

 Explain how mental models improve patient literacy andincrease mutual respect

Course Link: http://www.mcrh.msu.edu

CE Value (credits): 2
CE Type: Standard

Sponsor Name:
Michigan Center for Rural Health

Contact Information:
Laura Janks
989-479-0346
hbcommunityconnectionspc@outlook.com