UPike's Mission in Preventive Healthcare: A New Center for Chronic Condition Management
Enhancing Preventive Healthcare Services
The University of Pikeville (UPike) has announced a remarkable achievement in preventive healthcare by securing a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission. This funding will help establish the new Appalachian Center for Preventative Medicine. The center is designed to address the growing need for support in managing chronic conditions effectively.
Focus Areas of the Center
- Health Literacy: Enhancing the understanding of health issues among the community.
- Chronic Condition Assistance: Offering support for individuals managing ongoing health concerns.
- Social Programs: Developing programs that incentivize healthy lifestyle choices.
- Health Economics: Evaluating the cost-effective allocation of resources in health care.
This initiative underscores UPike’s commitment to improving public health and access to health care services, especially for underserved populations in the Appalachian region.
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