Public education

epidemiologist is a “health professional who investigates patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans” (“Summary”). To accomplish my dream of attending the University of Notre Dame to get a master’s degree in epidemiology, I have to research the education or training requirements, consider the salary and benefits offered, and make plans for achieving my career and personal goals. Epidemiologists can work all across the United States or in other world wide health facilities. Most work…

precautions against illness and disease. All of these roles are in line with how I see myself contributing as a physician to the to the family medicine speciality. I have seen the societal improvements and benefits that have arisen through previous public health initiatives, such as vaccination programs, restrictions on the use of tobacco, family planning, etc. I want to be able to mold my career is such a way that I am able to help a large number of people, emphasize prevention and primary…

healthcare system can provide refugees families with appropriate interventions and support. The Nurse Nurses are the largest healthcare providers who are key in transforming how refugees can receive care (International Council Nurses, 2015). In terms of education, nurses can provide the refugee population with proper information to remove the barriers of fear and stigma (Sheikh & MacIntyre 2009, p. 595-596). Additionally, healthcare providers have a responsibility to educate themselves. Nurses…

These underachieving high school students are out competing the more academically inclined public school students such as some students here today. Through their inflated marks these students are being accepted to our programs, possibly even taking one of your spots thus setting us back several undeserved paces. Individuals such as ourselves who…

Mississippi has become a dangerously public health issue, therefore the governor and mayordefine of this town have asked public health authorizes to address this problem. Summary: In a city in Mississippi called Calorietown, where there are approximately 25,000 residents, there is a major public health concern, which is obesity. In addition, Calorietown has high rates of fast food restaurants, little green space, and their only high school had to eliminate physical education, and sports due to…

appreciation that can be seen as well. In communities where every-day needs are not being met and budgets, both inside and outside of the library are growing smaller, it is more important than ever to find creative and new ways to serve the community. Public libraries are excellent places to provide at-risk youth with services, programs, and materials which will help them succeed. Research suggests that teenagers and young adults who participate in positive, community-based programming less…

Health literacy is a topic that raises awareness to the population about their overall health and ensures that they are well informed about what is going on in their health. Health education is linked with health promotion because it increases the responsiveness of the public to different health news that is circulating around the world and increases their knowledge of health and the healthcare system; thereby making them responsible for their healthcare choices as well as supports the care that…

Marking Criteria | A | B | C | D | E | F | Ability to synthesise and evaluate current evidence on a specified public health topic is demonstrated | | | | | | | Demonstration of sound understanding of the nature and scope of the public health topic | | | | | | | Demonstration of critical understanding of theoretical approaches and models used to tackle complex public health problems | | | | | | | Information is correct and clearly reported | | | | |…

PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT I developed strong work ethic, perseverance, and a good sense of humor from my parents. I have known the value of education since a very tender age; so I have always seen the sky has my limit. Every day is a gift to be embraced wholeheartedly. It is our job to fill that day with a hopeful and meaningful purpose. It has been said that “the most important thing in life is to live your life for something more important than your life” William James. It is deeply rooted…

Demographic changes in the United States have led to challenges for public organizations that are tasked with serving shifting target populations (Pitts, 2007). As public administration scholars, we are tasked with understanding the importance of these recent changes in ethnic diversity and its impact on policy making. This paper seeks to answer the following proposed questions: 1) Does descriptive representation matter in bureaucracies? 2) Does descriptive representation lead to policy…