Carron, Rebecca

American Indians/Alaska Natives are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus. NPs have the opportunity to intervene with culturally appropriate interventions grounded in community-based participatory research. This article provides an overview of such care that can help improve outcomes.

Miles, Leslie W.; Thatcher, Brandon; Thomas, Michael C.; More

Clinicians caring for persons with mental illness should be aware of increased mortality, physical problems, and health disparities in this population. This article provides a brief overview of physical health problems in the context of mental illness as well as those related to psychotropic medications, and discusses strategies to manage treatment effectively.

Bykowski, Kathleen A.

Hypertension affects almost 20% of Canada's population and is even more prevalent in rural locations due to decreased availability of healthcare; lower income levels and levels of formal education; and higher rates of obesity, smoking, and alcohol use, among others. This article uses current evidence to describe the management of primary hypertension in rural populations.

Zucker, Donna M.; Reagan, Louise; Clifton, Jennifer; More

This article explores roles filled and care provided by NPs in diverse carceral settings along with the impact of health disparities experienced as a result of social determinants of health on the chronic disease burden of people who are incarcerated. Opportunities abound for NPs to positively influence this patient population's health, but specialized education is needed.