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There are many patients living on life support, patients who struggle to breath everyday with chronic illnesses like COPD. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the chart breaks down what I feel is another good criterion for prioritizing a population. The lowest point on the pyramid shows the highest level of need (Maslow 's Hierarchy, n.d.). I feel that addressing the most debilitated in the community first, is a good way to prioritize.
There are multiple organizations in my area that deliver primary health care to the community. The first one is an organization called Heart of Florida Health Center (HFHC). According to HFHC, there mission is to improve the overall health in Marion county. They provide medical, dental and mental health to all residents. Much of the funding comes from local hospitals, but they also charge by a sliding scale fee that is regulated by the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Insurance is also accepted (Heart of Florida Health Center,