Frontier Nursing Service

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:non-profit_organization
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:University_of_Kentucky
gptkbp:collaborates_with government agencies
non-profit organizations
local communities
gptkbp:focus rural healthcare
gptkbp:founded 1939
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Mary_Ann_Breckinridge
gptkbp:has_history supports mental health initiatives
expanded services over decades
utilizes telehealth services
addresses social determinants of health
partners with local health departments
works to reduce healthcare disparities
provides scholarships for nursing students
emphasizes education and training for healthcare providers
advocated for women's health issues
advocates for policy changes in healthcare
celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2019
conducts health education workshops
continues to adapt to changing healthcare needs
developed innovative healthcare delivery models
engages in research to improve healthcare outcomes
influenced rural healthcare policy
offers prenatal and postnatal care
pioneering midwifery in the U. S.
promotes health literacy in communities
provides home visits for patients
received national recognition for its work
trained thousands of nurses and midwives
established in response to high maternal and infant mortality rates
offers continuing education for healthcare professionals
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hyden,_Kentucky
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frontier Nursing Service
gptkbp:impact improved maternal and infant health
gptkbp:mission to provide healthcare to underserved populations
gptkbp:notable_programs Community Health Worker Program
Rural Health Program
Nurse-Midwifery Program
gptkbp:operates gptkb:Frontier_Nursing_University
gptkbp:region Appalachian region
gptkbp:services nursing education
community health
midwifery
gptkbp:type healthcare provider
gptkbp:website www.frontiernursing.org
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mary_Cyrene_Burch_Breckinridge
gptkb:Mary_Ann_Breckinridge
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5