Healthlink as an Organization
Healthlink is a student led organization
Which populations does Healthlink mainly work with?
Underserved and uninsured populations
What does heart rate measure?
Heart rate measures how many times your heart beats in one minute
What is health equity?
Giving people resources they need to have a fair opportunity for good health
Healthlink works with entire groups of people, not just individual patients. What is this broader focus known as?
Community Health
What is one major focus of Healthlink's mission?
Expanding healthcare access, health education, and community outreach
What factors contribute to limited healthcare access?
Cost, lack of insurance, transportation, + difficulty finding clinics
120 is the systolic blood pressure
Health equity means giving everyone the same resources regardless of their need. True or False?
False
What are health screenings?
Basic preventative services at community events
What type of facilities does Healthlink help others locate?
Facilities that provide care at little or no cost (free or charitable clinics)
Approximately how much percentage of Georgia counties are considered medically underserved?
89%
What is the name of the device that clips onto a finger and estimates blood oxygen saturation?
A rural county receives additional health resources because residents have fewer nearby clinics. Is this equality or equity?
Equity
What two Georgia metro areas do Healthlink Volunteers contribute to at community centers, homeless shelters, free clinics, and other locations?
Athens and Atlanta
a mobile app
What are social determinants of health?
Housing, income, education, transportation, and food access
What are three common vital signs?
Providing language interpreters at a clinic helps to reduce which healthcare barrier?
Language/Communication Barrier
Besides screenings, Healthlink holds events aimed at teaching communities about health. What are these called?
Health education events
Approximately how many clinics has Healthlink mapped?
50 clinics
A patient cannot afford care, has no insurance, and does not know where the nearest free clinic is. What are two barriers of care affecting them?
Financial/Insurance Barriers
Lack of Access/Information
If someone's heart rate is too fast, what is it called?
Tachycardia
Allocating more resources according to need
Healthlink partners with organizations through presentations, resource fairs, screenings, and workshops. What is this called?
Community Outreach and Partnerships