Public education

connection between social and biological factors that impact health. The health of a people is the sum of not only their biological makeup, but also their socioeconomic status and the impact of various public policies. From this perspective, Purtle first examines the “inability to alter inequitable public policies that differentially allocate resources for health” (Purtle 632). Since felon disenfranchisement sways elections at the federal level, African Americans have less of a voice in shaping…

The PRECEDE/PROCEED Model The PRECEDE-PROCEED Model, is an eight-phase framework used by public health professionals. It provides a comprehensive plan for assessing health and quality of life needs as well as provides a method for designing, implementing, and evaluating health interventions and/or programs. Originally, the model only included the PRECEDE portion of the acronym, but in the 1980’s it became necessary to expand the model to be more comprehensive and to provide a stronger emphasis…

Creators Own Ideas”, he suggests that since we have private rights in land for a community we therefore should have rights to protect the intellectual products of others. Furthermore, the intellectual products which are created for entertainment, education, or professional uses should not be replicated in which multiple versions would devalue the original. When an an artist or creator, creates a specific product they create it with the intent that they will receive the gull or most of the…

support networks for these youth in an environment such as school will create a population that is interconnected with not only people from their own culture but also from varying individuals throughout their community. This aligns with one of the Public Health Agency’s goals to ensure that “each and every person has dignity, a sense of belonging, and contributes to supportive families, friendships and diverse communities” (PHAC, 2006). Overall, strengthening this determinant of health can…

In this modern age, we are confronted with dilemma regarding health care cost and decision-making, especially near the end of life. A study by Klingler, Schmitten, & Marckmann (2016) shows that the quality of care may not improve near the end of life, but high-cost of medical expenses rises exponentially. The United States spent $2.7 trillion on health care in 2011. The numbers do not pertain to patients nearing end of life, but in general, mostly with chronic diseases (Aldridge & Kelley,…

Introduction Tobacco use among teenagers and young adults in South Dakota is one of the most important public health issues in the state. The rates of both smoking and smokeless tobacco, known as “chew” or “spit,” in this age group are higher in South Dakota than in the nation. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012), conducted a report noting that 30.3% of young adults in South Dakota smoke, as compared to the national rate of 21.3%. South Dakota also ranks 43 out of 44…

It was an unforgettable day during my internship when I realized that Public Health was not just my interest, but my calling. Although I had a vague idea of a career in health promotion, meeting Lal, my first refugee client at International Rescue Committee (IRC), a humanitarian aid organization, blossomed my idea into a firm desire to become a public health advocate, and improve health equity through addressing the barriers that cause health disparities in vulnerable communities such as…

varying from care coordination to prevention of illness to palliative care to health promotion. And the roles are constantly changing with our continuing reformed healthcare system. Nurses are working and becoming more involved in patient teaching, public health involvement, management and coordination of patient care, and transitional care as less emphasis is put on acute care and is now becoming more centered on management and prevention instead. As well, nurses have started strategizing…

One of the decisions made by the law is that kids must be vaccinated before entering a public school, otherwise will be send home for homeschooling or going to a private school. Because this change will be affecting the education and future of many children, groups of parents protested during many legislative hearings, hoping to repeal the bill. Not only do they think the vaccine is unsafe and unscientific…

a company or individual. The PR representative is a trusted individual who is trusted to manage public image through messaged through press conferences, news releases, and other public engagements. The primary goal is for the company to be viewed favorably about its products, ethics, and services. The PR representative also serves as a platform that bridges understanding from a company and its public perception. There are some vital precautions that can be done to ensure fair crediting of a…