Posted on 207,907 Comments on Important Determinants of Health

Important Determinants of Health →

As local communities continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the population and resource availability becomes increasingly important. Accessibility and affordability of healthcare are crucial during these times, as the virus does not discriminate against whom it affects. While the pandemic has caused changes in everyone’s lives, individuals without health insurance, access to transportation, and access to mental health services are a part of the population that is being particularly negatively affected.

To focus on the specific challenges faced by a local community during this pandemic, this blog will focus on the Albany, New York area and its population (1).

Health Insurance

In the U.S., there are over 28 million uninsured individuals (2). It can be incredibly expensive to try and afford basic care without health insurance, and patients without health insurance are limited in the providers they can see and make appointments with. Uninsured people are therefore far less likely to get medical care, which means they are not receiving yearly checkups and don’t have access to preventative measures, such as cancer screenings or blood pressure tests. In many cases, medical care is only sought in emergencies.

While the uninsured rate in New York has decreased in recent years, there are few options for those that are uninsured in Albany. One of these options is Surya Immediate Medical Care– while not currently accepting any ill patients due to the pandemic, the center accepts patients without insurance and allows self-payments. A new visit costs $150, while an established visit costs $100. Charges for additional services like strep tests and x-rays are listed on their website. For dental health, Aspen Dental in Albany is a practice that provides free exams and x-rays on the first visit, without insurance.

Access to Transportation

Being able to make an appointment is one thing, but actually getting to the doctor’s office is another– access to transportation is something that can often prevent patients from receiving the healthcare they need. One of the COVID-19 testing sites in Albany is at SUNY Albany. However, to be tested, individuals need transportation to the testing site and must be in a vehicle when they are being tested. Some resources that provide transportation include UberHealth, Medanswering services for individuals with Medicaid, and CDTA transit for Albany county resident seniors over the age of 60.

More recently, some mobile testing sites have become available and are listed here, which can allow some individuals to have access to testing without needing transportation, depending on where they live.

Mental Health Services

Mental health is an equally large component and contributor to overall health and wellbeing as physical health. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals are experiencing loneliness, anxiety, and other mental health issues as daily lifestyles have changed due to quarantine and social interaction is limited. To try and support individuals at home, some hotlines have become available 24/7 or throughout the week to provide help. A COVID-19 support line is available at (518) 269-6634, from 8 am to 8 pm every day. Additional hotlines and mental health resources in Albany are listed here.

While the Albany area has begun to respond to changes in healthcare availability and accessibility due to the pandemic, there are still some areas that can be improved upon, such as increased access to basic care and preventative services for people who are uninsured. Additionally, access to health insurance, transportation, and mental health services are only a few of the determinants of health and wellbeing– what do you think your local community can improve upon when it comes to the health of its population?

207,907 thoughts on “Important Determinants of Health”

  3. Acs Pergola, Bioclimatic Pergola Sistemleri, 2005 yılında İstanbul’da sektöre girişini yapmış, 2012 yılında sektöründe de yerini almıştır.Her geçen gün genişleyen pazar ağında konumunu zirveye çıkarmak adına özenle yaptığı inovasyon çalışmaları ile sektörde ilerlerken proje odaklı çalışmaları ile birçok başarılı işe imza atmıştır. Profesyonel yönetim kadrosu, dinamik pazarlama birimi, satış öncesi ve sonrası destek ekibi ve alanında uzman teknik ekibi ile birçok başarılı projeye imza atmıştır. Yüksek marka imajı, kurumsal kimliği, güçlü şirket profili, stratejik pazarlama tekniği ve gelişmiş satış ağı ile ihracatta önemli adımlar atmış ve her geçen gün büyüyen bir pazar payına sahip olmuştur. İhracattaki başarısı başta İstanbul olmak üzere Türkiye ekonomisine olumlu yönde katkı sağlamaktadır. İhracat ağımızın bir kısmı; Amerika, Almanya başlıca olmak üzere tüm Avrupa kıtasına.

    Reply

  5. PGSLOT เว็บตรง พวกเราเป็นเว็บที่การพนันสล็อตออนไลน์ที่ย้ำการให้บริการที่เหมาะสมที่สุด นักเสี่ยงโชคสามารถใช้บริการกับเกมการพนันสล็อตออนไลน์ ผ่านเว็บไซต์แห่งนี้เพื่อได้รับการลงพนันที่มีคุณภาพเยอะที่สุด

    Reply

  7. Thank you a lot for giving everyone an exceptionally brilliant opportunity to check tips from this web site. It is often very lovely and as well , packed with a lot of fun for me and my office co-workers to search your blog minimum three times in a week to study the new items you have got. And lastly, we are at all times satisfied for the cool knowledge you serve. Some two ideas in this article are indeed the most efficient we have ever had. My spouse and i have been really lucky when Chris could conclude his research via the precious recommendations he grabbed when using the weblog. It is now and again perplexing to simply possibly be giving for free helpful tips which often a number of people have been making money from. Therefore we know we need you to give thanks to for this. Most of the explanations you made, the simple blog menu, the friendships you will help to promote – it’s got everything excellent, and it’s really aiding our son and our family believe that this article is exciting, which is extremely vital. Thank you for the whole lot! 롸쓰고

    Reply

  8. Sorts of paper web destinations on-line as you are what’s more get in fact accepted as a feature of your webpage. SLOT

    Reply

  9. That emits an impression of being remarkable at any rate I am as yet not very without question that I like it. At any rate will look considerably more into it and pick before long! 數學補習推薦

    Reply

  10. For Diploma students who are hopeful to be successful in the future, it is very important for them to score top-notch grades in their exams as well as in their assessment tasks. Although, it is not possible for all students to do well in their Diploma Assignment tasks, due to different-different reasons. If you also experience that you do not have suitable knowledge and understanding of the Diploma course and are not capable to do honesty with your jobs, then you should approach Diploma Assignment Help for getting outstanding answers, which certainly assist you in getting excellent grades.

    Reply

  11. This book gives you step shrewd broad guide alongside three brilliant exercises that enables your children to get familiar with all the correct things about survival 數學補習社

    Reply

  12. Greets! I was reading your articles for the first time this morning and wanted to drop a line that I really liked it. I wanted to share my site too. You can learn about who was I in my past life there. Check it out if you’re interested. Thanks!! 링크모음

    Reply

  15. WeldKing is committed to provide the best value professional grade inverter welding machines and plasma cutting machines carrying the same performance and durability as Lincoln, Miller, ESAB and Hypertherm, without the price tag of its counter parts All WeldKing inverter welders plasma cutters are backed with 3 year warranty in Canada! Shop with confidence today Plasma cutter for sale

    Reply

  16. If you are using the portable storage container option, you’ll need to take care when packing your goods to protect them from the cold. Use of double wrapping can help ease the transition from the warmth of your house to the cold of the box. Packers and Movers Kanpur

    Reply

  17. Thank you a lot for giving everyone an exceptionally brilliant opportunity to check tips from this web site. It is often very lovely and as well , packed with a lot of fun for me and my office co-workers to search your blog minimum three times in a week to study the new items you have got. And lastly, we are at all times satisfied for the cool knowledge you serve. Some two ideas in this article are indeed the most efficient we have ever had. My spouse and i have been really lucky when Chris could conclude his research via the precious recommendations he grabbed when using the weblog. It is now and again perplexing to simply possibly be giving for free helpful tips which often a number of people have been making money from. Therefore we know we need you to give thanks to for this. Most of the explanations you made, the simple blog menu, the friendships you will help to promote – it’s got everything excellent, and it’s really aiding our son and our family believe that this article is exciting, which is extremely vital. Thank you for the whole lot! 베팅룸

    Reply

  18. This is my first time visit to your blog and I am very interested in the articles that you serve. Provide enough knowledge for me. Thank you for sharing useful and don’t forget, keep sharing useful info: 數學補習邊個好

    Reply

  19. I have read all the comments and suggestions posted by the visitors for this article are very fine,We will wait for your next article so only.Thanks!
    vegan

    Reply

  22. Thanks for posting this info. I just want to let you know that I just check out your site and I find it very interesting and informative. I can’t wait to read lots of your posts
    baden baden

    Reply

  24. You delivered such an impressive piece to read, giving every subject enlightenment for us to gain information. Thanks for sharing such information with us due to which my several concepts have been cleared. Ottawa fat freeze

    Reply

  25. Awesome article, it was exceptionally helpful! I simply began in this and I’m becoming more acquainted with it better! Cheers, keep doing awesome! Türklingel

    Reply

  28. Greets! I was reading your articles for the first time this morning and wanted to drop a line that I really liked it. I wanted to share my site too. You can learn about who was I in my past life there. Check it out if you’re interested. Thanks!! 토토

    Reply

  33. This is a fabulous post I seen because of offer it. It is really what I expected to see trust in future you will continue in sharing such a mind boggling post
    먹튀사이트

    Reply

  34. Thanks for your post. I’ve been thinking about writing a very comparable post over the last couple of weeks, I’ll probably keep it short and sweet and link to this instead if thats cool. Thanks. aircon servicing singapore

    Reply

  35. Wow, cool post. I’d like to write like this too – taking time and real hard work to make a great article… but I put things off too much and never seem to get started. Thanks though. https://aircon-service.com.sg

    Reply

  36. This is my first time visit to your blog and I am very interested in the articles that you serve. Provide enough knowledge for me. Thank you for sharing useful and don’t forget, keep sharing useful info: 物理補習老師

    Reply

  37. Took me time to read all the comments, but I really enjoyed the article. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commenters here! It’s always nice when you can not only be informed, but also entertained! Libro de UCDM

    Reply

  39. Numbskull and moreover believing individuals simultaneously can be an obstruction, on matured and furthermore completely developed society amassed likewise will pursue an inconvenience. Age and furthermore embryonic concern together. 中文補習推薦

    Reply

  40. Good to become visiting your weblog again, it has been months for me. Nicely this article that i’ve been waited for so long. I will need this post to total my assignment in the college, and it has exact same topic together with your write-up. Thanks, good share. محامي ورث في الرياض

    Reply

  42. Hi there!

    That’s a very nice article and blog, I found it informative and useful, hope to read more nice posts like this one around here,

    Keep sharing the best content,

    Your follower

    Compre seu Ingresso Online no Tour Cataratas. Compre também: Pacotes em foz do iguaçu e descubra o melhor de Foz do Iguaçu

    Salvatore

    God bless you deeply,

    take care

    Reply

  47. I’m extremely stunned after seen your Russian Escort Girl Service Delhi best help . be caring your data sharing you truly awesome work posting entrepreneur news

    Reply

  48. I have read your article, it is very informative and helpful for me.I admire the valuable information you offer in your articles
    sashimi

    Reply

  49. I’m going to read this. I’ll be sure to come back. thanks for sharing. and also This article gives the light in which we can observe the reality. this is very nice one and gives indepth information. thanks for this nice article…
    pho

    Reply

  50. I am very enjoyed for this blog. Its an informative topic. It help me very much to solve some problems. Its opportunity are so fantastic and working style so speedy. pingan health insurance

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *