Auburn Chamber Presents Eighth Annual Health Care Expo

Wednesday, March 04, 2015
GolocalWorcester News Team

On Tuesday, March 24, the community is invited to Auburn Chamber's Eighth Annual Health Care Expo.  The Expo is co-sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Hometown Bank, and it will be held at the Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks at 754 Southbridge Street from 4-7 p.m. 

This event provides the opportunity to network with business exhibitors, as well as receive product samples, analyses, and screenings.  It is designed to educate the public about local health care providers, and a variety of activities will be available for attendees.  In addition, prizes such as an iPad Mini will be given away throughout the event.

The Expo is free but registration is required.  Guests, as well as exhibitors, can register and find out more information at http://www.auburnchamberma.org/programs-events/annual-health-care-expo.

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    Overall Rank: 19

    Outcomes Rank: 30

    Determinants Rank: 13

    Diabetes Rank: 26

    Smoking Rank: 14

    Obesity Rank: 13

     

    Strengths:

    1. Low prevalence of obesity

    2. High immunization coverage among adolescents

    3. Ready availability of primary care physicians  

    Challenges:

    1.High rate of drug deaths

    2. High rate of preventable hospitalizations

    3. Large disparity in heath status by educational attainment

    Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/RI

     

  • 5. Maine

    Overall Rank: 16

    Outcomes Rank: 25

    Determinants Rank: 12

    Diabetes Rank: 23

    Smoking Rank: 29

    Obesity Rank: 28

     

    Strengths:

    1. Low violent crime rate

    2. Low percentage of uninsured population

    3. Low prevalence of low birthweight  

    Challenges:

    1. High prevalence of binge drinking

    2.High rate of cancer deaths

    3. Limited availability of dentists

    Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/ME

     

  • 4. Connecticut

    Overall Rank: 7

    Outcomes Rank: 15

    Determinants Rank: 4

    Diabetes Rank: 16

    Smoking Rank: 4

    Obesity Rank: 12

     

    Strengths:

    1. Low prevalence of smoking

    2. Low incidence of infectious diseases

    3. High immunization coverage among children & adolescents  

    Challenges:

    1. Moderate prevalence of binge drinking

    2. Low high school graduation rate

    3. Large disparity in health status by educational attainment

    Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/CT

     

  • 3. New Hampshire

    Overall Rank: 5

    Outcomes Rank: 7

    Determinants Rank: 5

    Diabetes Rank: 16

    Smoking Rank: 11

    Obesity Rank: 22

     

    Strengths:

    1. Low percentage of children in poverty

    2. High immunization coverage among children

    3. Low infant mortality rate  

    Challenges:

    1. High prevalence of binge drinking

    2.High incidence of pertussis infections

    3. Low per capita public health funding

    Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/NH

     

  • 2. Massachusetts

    Overall Rank: 4

    Outcomes Rank: 14

    Determinants Rank: 3

    Diabetes Rank: 10

    Smoking Rank: 7

    Obesity Rank: 2

     

    Strengths:

    1. Low prevalence of obesity

    2. Low percentage of uninsured population

    3. Ready availability of primary care physicians & dentists  

    Challenges:

    1. High prevalence of binge drinking

    2. High rate of preventable hospitalizations

    3. Large disparity in health status by educational attainment

    Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/MA

     
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