Public speaking

Patterns in health continue to change along with the factors that affect one’s health. In most developed countries there are significant health differences which exist between socio-economic groups. The gap between rich and poor continues to produce low levels of social cohesion and create barriers which affect health outcomes. Cigarette smoking continues to be an issue as it causes many diseases and reduces the health of smokers. This assignment will be comparing the biomedical model to social…

policy development (Bogenschneider, 2014, pp. 42-43). There are several areas which have had a gain from family policy. Bogenschneider discusses how public policy generates a position for families so they can successfully perform their functions. This includes helping…

The modern society is full of multimedia stimuli with social media being an integral part of individual 's day-to-day life. With the increase of popularity with social media, the public have more access and exposure to health information. Oral health professionals (OHP) have a major role in provision of oral health education (Dental Council, 2014). OHP has the responsibility to prevent disease and promote good oral health knowledge and behaviours. Online media, such as Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter,…

city of Dunedin, New Zealand strives for the title, “One of the World’s Great Small Cities.” On Tuesday, the 31st of March, I took the time to walk up and down George Street, a main shopping section of Dunedin. Along my walk, I observed the use of public versus private space, how people act and react to their surroundings, and the relationship between technology, governance, leisure and commerce within the designated space. At 2:00 PM, I began my stroll along George Street, starting from the…

Client Questions How do you expect the Language Exchange Center to Function? The language center should function somewhat like a YMCA. It should open to everyone in the community. The center should be an active hub where people gather and learn, and share experiences. The community should have a large part in the way the center functions. The center should almost be able to run on its own. Since this a historic building, are there any artifacts you would like showcased in the space? Yes,…

Introduction Australia is one of the countries in the world that is made up of different cultural groups with different cultural health determinants. Generally, the health of an individual begins from their homes, schools, neighborhoods, and workplaces with some similarities being evident while differences crop up at some point (Nagata,et al., 2013). The social determinants of health refers to those conditions in the environment that surrounds a given group of people that in a way affects the…

The Queens Borough Public Library (also known as Queens Library) is one of the three library systems operating in New York City. The library has 62 locations all across Queens. Volunteering at the library for the past two summers has allowed me to further understand how Queens Library operates. I have always been curious about how the library system is able to be interconnected with all 62 branches. As a kid, I always wondered how they were able to keep track of everything. I could return and…

I support the intent of The Health Practitioners (Replacement of Statutory References to Medical Practitioners) Bill because of the wide range of benefits it will bring to the public health care quality, efficiency and accessibility. . As Matheson.D had highlighted at the association of salaried medical practitioners (ASMS) 21st annual conference in 2009 that New Zealand health system has to “maximise the benefits of early intervention, proper integration of services, health promotion, and…

Australia currently has a free National Immunisation program for all children (0-15) and at risk groups (pregnant, Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and over 65’s) that hold a Medicare card, permanent visa or classed as an asylum seeker. From January 2016 the government is implementing reforms (subject to passage of legislation) to strengthen the immunisation requirements to receive childcare assistance and FTB Part A Supplement. Vaccine objection will no longer be an exemption category.…

developed with federal funding appropriated by the public act (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2015a). The program served as the first federally mandated breast cancer prevention program for low- income and uninsured women. According to the CDC (2015a), the program had many successful attributes. For instance, the program was able to reach 4.8 million women and diagnose 67,959 women with breast cancer (CDC, 2015a). Without the adoption of public policy to address this population health…