Author Archives: Jennifer Oliveira

About Jennifer Oliveira

Jennifer Oliveira is an MHSA candidate at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She currently serves as a graduate research assistant in the department of population health. Specific interests of hers include cultural competency, health policy, and health access. Jennifer has a BA in medical anthropology and a BS in health administration with an emphasis on public health from Creighton University.

Is Sleep Driving Up Your Medical Costs?

By | October 22, 2020
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  Millions are losing sleep due to anxiety, fear, and the difficulty of maintaining a schedule during this pandemic. Research suggests that those who get insufficient sleep may be at risk for health conditions such as obesity and heart disease. Yet, too much sleep may increase the risk of other health conditions such as diabetes and… Read More »

Are Community Health Workers Worth It?

By | February 2, 2022
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Patients are sometimes referred to as “frequent flyers” when they visit an emergency department multiple times for the same issue. Often this is because discharged patients miss necessary follow-up care. This results in further worsening health, and may contribute to the frequent flying. To address this cycle, patients may be referred to a community health… Read More »