Health Service Programs Data Story
EA Therapeutics Health
Interns at EA Therapeutic Health analyzed historical EMR data to create a data story showcasing the effectiveness of Exercisabilities' services. They identified and recommended outcome measurement tools related to social determinants of health, readiness for change, health improvement, and quality of life. The project included creating 10 patient profiles, 5 outcome graphs, a WebPT problem statement for advocacy, training materials on data collection best practices, and visual aids to support quality of life assessments.
Interprofessional Initiatives and Experiences
The Center for Interprofessional Health
The CIH Co-Lead Interns promoted leadership development in an interprofessional context, provided mentorship to incoming interns, and supported interprofessional initiatives aligned with the UMN Strategic Plan. Interns collaborated with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to enhance initiatives and improve experiences for stakeholders. Deliverables included student-written blog posts, leadership of intern cohort sessions, and the development of cases for future use.
Interprofessional Programs Network Model
Center for Health Interprofessional Programs
Interns supported the UMN Center for Health Interprofessional Programs (CHIP) by developing infrastructure for the Care Corner network, aimed at addressing food insecurity among health professional students. They promoted sustainability and accessibility, piloted the model with a non-profit partner, and explored additional community partnerships. Deliverables included Care Corner food drives, marketing materials, evaluation surveys, and data presentations at the SEDN meeting.
Global Challenges Community Engagement
The UMN Morris Challenge
Interns assisted the Challenge Director in identifying opportunities for high school students to engage with health professionals through shadowing and learning. They also promoted community-based planning and development. Deliverables included a needs assessment, a proposal for a multi-year intervention to connect students with health professionals, and the creation of patient education posters.
Mobile Clinic Model
Neighborhood Health Source
Interns helped Neighborhood Health Source create a financially sustainable mobile clinic model in the metro area, focusing on providing preventative care and improving immunization rates for uninsured Latinx and African American children in Hennepin and Anoka Counties. Deliverables included consolidated forms to streamline patient and provider access to necessary information at pop-up clinics.
Raise Awareness of Fentanyl Use in Black Communities
Hope Network
Interns worked with the Steve Rummler HOPE Network to raise awareness about fentanyl use and overdose, focusing on Black communities disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic. They hosted overdose prevention and Naloxone administration trainings, reaching over 100 community members, and developed outreach strategies to educate BIPOC communities in Minneapolis about overdose risks and Naloxone benefits.
Report on Physical Therapy Profession and Practice in Bolivia
Mano a Mano
Interns explored and analyzed physical therapy practice in Bolivia, focusing on understanding the discipline and context. They developed educational materials on necessary equipment for professionals and distributed these materials to relevant stakeholders. Products included patient education posters.
