EM2508C "Community Based Approaches to Disease Prevention" (IM GR-080825)

Purpose and Overview

The purpose of the lecture is to review and explore innovative population health approaches to disease prevention and management. When considering solutions to optimize health in every community, multi-level interventions that include trusted community institutions are urgent and necessary. Examples of successful academic-community partnerships that illustrate the power of community-engaged health programs will be discussed in the broader context of population health improvement strategies.

Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Discuss the public health challenges related to differential cardiovascular disease outcomes
  • Understand the importance of multi-level and community engaged approaches to addressing hypertension and other primary care, sensitive conditions
  • Understand innovative approaches to preventing hypertension in at risk communities 
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
08/08/2025
Course expires: 
09/08/2025
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

Photo: First Last, M.D.
Joseph E. Ravenell, M.D.
Associate Professor of Population Health and Medicine
Associate Dean for Professional Development
NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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