Publications by authors named "Kara Shifler Bowers"
Background: Given that youth alcohol use is more common in rural communities, such communities can play a key role in preventing alcohol use among adolescents. Guidelines recommend primary care providers incorporate screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) into routine care.
Objective: The aim is to train primary care providers and school nurses within a rural 10-county catchment area in Pennsylvania to use SBIRT and facilitate collaboration with community organizations to better coordinate substance use prevention efforts.
Article Synopsis
- * Non-profit organizations are encouraged to provide healthier food options, focusing on nutrient-dense foods like fresh produce, whole grains, and omega-3 fatty acids while avoiding high sugar and saturated fat products.
- * The commentary proposes practical strategies for these organizations to improve food offerings and combat health disparities, including adopting nutrition policies, leveraging donations, and forming partnerships.