Publications by authors named "Jill S M Omori"
Like many areas of the United States, Hawai'i and its rural communities are suffering from a significant physician shortage. The University of Hawai'i (UH) John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) developed the Hawai'i Rural Health Program (HRHP) in 2011 to help provide early and substantial rural training experiences for its medical students in hopes of generating more rural health care providers.
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- A study of a transitional homeless shelter in Hawai'i found that 41.3% of residents were of Micronesian descent, prompting an examination of their medical issues at a student-run clinic.
- A review of 213 patient charts revealed that the most common health problems included musculoskeletal issues, hypertension, and diabetes, with health maintenance and acute conditions like respiratory infections being the most frequently encountered.
- The findings suggest that homeless Micronesian patients share similarities in medical problems with the general homeless population, indicating a need for further understanding of their specific health and social needs in Hawai'i.
Background: Over 6,000 people are homeless in the State of Hawai'i and a growing number are of Micronesian descent. This study looks at reasons for homelessness in the Micronesian population.
Methods: The authors conducted a retrospective chart review of 145 patients who were seen in a free student-run medical clinic at a transitional shelter in Hawai'i.