Meeting
Abstract Number: 85
SHM Converge 2024
Background: Delirium, an acute cognitive disturbance prevalent in up to 58% of older hospitalized adults, poses serious health risks, longer hospital stays, and increased mortality (1). Identifying and screening for delirium is hindered by barriers such as limited awareness, inadequate education, and lack of prioritization among healthcare providers. This project aimed to gauge opportunities to [...]
Abstract Number: 0262
SHM Converge 2025
Background: The Bronx has the highest rate of people living with HIV among New York City boroughs, with South Bronx zip codes exceeding the statewide average by over four times. Despite this, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization in the Bronx significantly lags, with a PrEP-to-need ratio over nine times lower than Manhattan’s and four times lower [...]