Journal Article

Poverty and health


Abstract: A nurse practitioner in one of New England?s poorest areas, Perry knows that bad health outcomes are often tied to poverty. One goal of her initiative to tackle sickness and poverty together is the creation of a statewide model.

Keywords: Medical care - Maine; Poverty - Maine;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Communities and Banking

Publication Date: 2009

Issue: Win

Pages: 17-19