Friends – Activity – HEATHER BERG

Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Experience of Pregnancy as a Teen to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years ago

Teenage pregnancy has a history of being a “social problem” in the United States, with there
being higher rates in rural communities. Social support, a contributor to improving mental health
outcomes, can significantly impact a teenager’s pregnancy and parenting experience. Using House’s
(1981) social support framework, this study explores the tee…[Read more]

Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Enhancements to Well-Child Visits (Obesity) to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years ago

Obesity disproportionally impacts rural, lower-income children in the United States. Primary care providers are well-positioned to engage parents in early obesity prevention, yet there is a lack of evidence regarding the most effective care delivery models. The ENCIRCLE study, a pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial, will respond
to this…[Read more]

Heather Cooper uploaded the file: Enhancements to Well-Child Visits (Obesity) to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years ago

Obesity disproportionally impacts rural, lower-income children in the United States. Primary care providers are well-positioned to engage parents in early obesity prevention, yet there is a lack of evidence regarding the most effective care delivery models. The ENCIRCLE study, a pragmatic cluster-randomized controlled trial, will respond
to this…[Read more]

Heather Cooper posted an update in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 2 years ago

I have been collecting articles both from mainstream sources and research regarding child/adolescent health when there is access to SBHCs. Since this has been a topic that has surfaced at several meetings, I wanted to share some of these. I also will be uploading a copy of the law for adolescent access to healthcare. I also found an article that…[Read more]