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While many populations struggle with health literacy, those who speak Spanish preferentially or exclusively, including Hispanic, immigrant, or migrant populations, may face particular barriers, as they navigate a predominantly English-language healthcare system. This population also faces greater morbidity and mortality from treatable chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes. The…

Congratulations on your promotions to Associate Professor! We are grateful to share this milestone in your academic careers. This accomplishment highlights the quality and impact of your contributions to the University, your profession, and society. Marika Alois, MD is a physician within the Division of General Internal…

This meeting aims to enhance the skills of academic general internists and those interested in medical education, research, healthcare delivery, policy, and clinical general internal medicine. Attendees engage in lectures, workshops, and poster presentations to create a personalized educational experience. Topics include best practices, research findings, clinical cases, and skill-building…

The rising star award recognizes exceptional faculty whose actions and activities consistently exemplify clinical excellence beyond expected level. Recipients of this award demonstrate exceptional skill and enthusiasm for patient care, show consistent dedication to quality measures and efficiency, as well as embrace innovations in their chosen field. Congratulations…

Each year, distinguished faculty members from each division are nominated for this esteemed award and participate in a college-wide competition. Honorees are selected based on their exemplary teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and post-docs, as well as their exceptional mentorship of fellow faculty. Our 2023…

Congratulations to all of our well-deserved award recipients on their exceptional achievements! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our patients and to the Division. Patients First Award For outstanding dedication to your patients. Sierra Almengual, PA-C Eric Dietrich, Pharm. D. Allison Gallup, PA-C…

Congratulations to the Medical Plaza and Kanapaha Clinic teams on another year of achieving Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition! This is truly a remarkable accomplishment and is a testament to the dedication shown in providing exceptional and high-quality care to our patients. Through attaining PCMH recognition, you’ve showcased a commitment…

The Financial Incentives for Weight Reduction (FIReWoRk) clinical trial showed that financial incentive weight-loss strategies designed using behavioral economics were more effective than provision of weight-management resources only. We now evaluate cost-effectiveness.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes 99.7% of cervical cancer cases. Cervical cancer is preventable through early detection via HPV testing. However, the number of women screened for cervical cancer has not increased in the last several years. Lower screening rates among women living in high poverty and social vulnerability areas, Black…

Aims to compare the effectiveness of sacubitril-valsartan and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE)/angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) in systolic heart failure (HF).