Exploring Public Health in Georgia and Metro AtlantaARCResearch
Looks at a variety of public health data, along with socioeconomic and demographic data, to provide a context for health.Health involves so much more than just the care we receive. Socioeconomics and demographics drive health outcomes in powerful ways. Research is focused on the recently released 2013 County Health Rankings.
Exploring Public Health in Georgia and Metro AtlantaARCResearch
Looks at a variety of public health data, along with socioeconomic and demographic data, to provide a context for health.Health involves so much more than just the care we receive. Socioeconomics and demographics drive health outcomes in powerful ways. Research is focused on the recently released 2013 County Health Rankings.
Ohio Speaks is a new collaborative project of local and statewide health and human service organizations working to collect and highlight stories of struggle and hope. The stories will illustrate the value of human needs programs that support Ohio's most vulnerable children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Ohio Speaks will also put a human face on budget cuts and show the effect of budget cuts in our communities. The stories will be used in our advocacy and education work with lawmakers, the media and the public to highlight the impact of human needs programs.
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What Is Health Equity & Why Should It Be Addressed?
How Does Health Equity Impact Providers & Payors?
How Can Providers & Payors Be Rewarded For Addressing Health Equity?
How Can Health Equity Be Addressed Through Technology?
Ohio Speaks is a new collaborative project of local and statewide health and human service organizations working to collect and highlight stories of struggle and hope. The stories will illustrate the value of human needs programs that support Ohio's most vulnerable children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. Ohio Speaks will also put a human face on budget cuts and show the effect of budget cuts in our communities. The stories will be used in our advocacy and education work with lawmakers, the media and the public to highlight the impact of human needs programs.
Addressing health equity & the risk in providing careEvan Osborne
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How Does Health Equity Impact Providers & Payors?
How Can Providers & Payors Be Rewarded For Addressing Health Equity?
How Can Health Equity Be Addressed Through Technology?
Childhood immunization: What can British Columbia do to improve immunizations...Richard Horne
This briefing provides an assessment of various policy options that could be used to improve childhood immunization rates in British Columbia based on a review of immunization coverage strategies utilized in other jurisdictions. The implications of implementing a mandatory immunization law for all school-aged children is analyzed and discussed, among other policy options aimed at increasing childhood immunization rates as part of a strategy to combat preventable diseases. The Province’s existing policy in this area, summarized in the Strategic Framework for Immunization in B.C., has failed to ensure immunization coverage targets for major vaccine-preventable diseases are met.
Chapter 7Maternal, Infant, and Child HealthChapter ObjecJinElias52
Chapter 7
Maternal, Infant, and Child Health
Chapter Objectives (1 of 2)
After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
Define maternal, infant, and child health.
Explain the importance of maternal, infant, and child health as indicators of a society’s health.
Define family planning and explain why it is important.
Identify consequences of teenage pregnancies.
Define legalized abortion and discuss Roe v. Wade and the pro-life and pro-choice movements.
Define maternal mortality rate.
Define preconception and prenatal care and the influence this has on pregnancy outcome.
List the major factors that contribute to infant health and mortality.
Chapter Objectives (2 of 2)
Explain the differences among infant mortality, neonatal mortality, and postneonatal mortality.
Identify the leading causes of childhood morbidity and mortality.
List the immunizations required for a 2-year-old child to be considered fully immunized.
Explain how health insurance and healthcare services affect childhood health.
Identify important governmental programs developed to improve maternal and child health.
Briefly explain what WIC programs are and who they serve.
Identify the major groups that are recognized as advocates for children.
Introduction
Using age-related profiles helps identify risks and target interventions
Infants <1 year
Children 1-9 years
Maternal, infant, and child health (MIC) encompasses health of women of childbearing age from pre-pregnancy through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period, and the health of the child prior to birth through adolescence
MIC Health (1 of 4)
MIC statistics are important indicators of effectiveness of disease prevention and health promotion services in a community
Decline in US MIC mortality in recent decades, but challenges remain
Significant racial disparities
Modified from: Mathews T.J., M.F. MacDorman, and M.E. Thoma. (2015). "Infant Mortality Statistics from the 2013 Period Linked Birth/Infant Death Data Set." National Vital Statistics Reports, 64(9). Hyattsville, MD: National Centers for Health Statistics. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr64/nvsr64_09.pdf. Accessed December 5, 2015.
MIC Health (2 of 4)
Infant mortality rates, by race and Hispanic origin of mother; United States, 2005and 2013.
Data from: Child Trends DataBank (2015). “Infant, Child, and Teen Mortality.”Available at http://www.childtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/63_Child_Mortality.pdf Accessed December 6, 2015.
MIC Health (3 of 4)
Death rates for infants (deaths per 100,000): selected years, 1980–2013.
Data from: Child Trends DataBank (2015). “Infant, Child, and Teen -Mortality.”Available at http://www.childtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/63_Child_Mortality.pdf
MIC Health (4 of 4)
Death rates among children ages 5 to 14 by race and Hispanic origin: 1980–2013.
Family and Reproductive Health
Families are the primary unit in which infants and children are nurtured and suppo ...
Community Needs Assessment Marion County Marion County FLynellBull52
Community Needs Assessment
Marion County
Marion County Florida
Located in Central Florida with a population of 343, 778.
Marion county is in central Florida.
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Social Determinants
Factors included in this category, generational poverty, widespread homelessness, persistent issue of overweight and obesity, lack of affordable housing, shortage of healthcare and dental care providers, water fluoridation is lacking in most communities, struggling and failing schools, and built environment impedes access to recreation areas and safe places for physical activity.
Addressing social determinants of health is important for improving health and reducing health disparities.
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Marion County Most Utilized Hospitals
Hospital NameNumber of DischargesFlorida Hospital Ocala15,739Ocala Regional Medical Center8,940West Marion Community6,532
Medical Resources Available
Clinical and nutrition services
Wellness programs
Environmental health
Infectious Disease services
Clinical and nutrition services include - Supplements for women and children, immunizations throughout various locations within the county, dental services, family planning, and centers which treat sexually transmitted diseases.
Wellness programs which include – disease prevention and management such as diabetes. Weight programs, children healthy promotional programs, and health education.
Environmental health which includes - Environmental Health programs are essential to public health. They work to achieve a safe and healthy environment for the community. Environmental Health staff monitor conditions that could present a threat to health and safety of the public.
Infectious Disease services which involves, The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is responsible for the surveillance of reportable communicable diseases, including enteric diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, invasive bacterial diseases, arthropod-borne diseases, and others. Infectious disease control programs are designed to protect the residents and visitors of Marion County
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Community Needs Assessment
Marion County community needs include, access to primary prevention and healthcare, oral health, mental and behavioral health, education and training.
Primary prevention efforts are focused on preventing illness and injury before it happens. Prevention includes environmental and policy change as well as education, behavior revision and lasting investments in systems that encourage healthy living.
Oral health influences physical, emotional, and social well-being. Poor oral health causes pain and disability. With pain and disability hinders work and school which causes issues with attendance and performance. Oral issues will in turn costs residents, taxpayers and healthcare systems millions of dollars to treat.
Mental and physical health are equally important factors for overall health and quality of life. Mental and behavior health includes emotional, psychological and social we ...
Wellness and HealthWellness refers to the state of bein.docxhelzerpatrina
Wellness and Health
Wellness refers to the state of being in good health. Wellness is essential for one to work effectively so that the set goals are met. For the goals to be realized, all the seven areas of health are important because they are connected. The first area of health is education. Education is one of the indicators of life outcomes, for instance, social status, employment, and income and can also be used to predict wellbeing and attitude (Anderson, 2015). Other people apply education as a tool that helps them in shaping their social identity and establishing an understanding of their environment. Education shapes the social identity on how people relate with each other in society. A positive social identity is characterized by positive results, such as increased health status, wellbeing, political engagement, and social trust. Currently, a lot of emphases has been placed on education, and therefore those with lower education find it much challenging to positively identify themselves socially hence negatively affecting their self-esteem and wellbeing (Anderson, 2015).
Individuals with higher education levels tend to develop much interest to vie for political positions than those with lower levels of education. These educated individuals also have got more social trust than their uneducated counterparts — several studies confirmed that there are a number of health benefits of education. Baum &Payea (2013) explains that a more educated person has a higher probability of getting a good job with health-promoting packages such as health insurance. On the other hand, those with low education have higher chances of doing risky jobs. Those individuals who are more educated are subjected to more earnings. A Population Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor and the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2012 confirmed that college graduates registered twice as many average earnings than their colleagues who had dropped out of high school and one and a half higher than those who had graduated from high school (Baum &Payea, 2013).
The families that earn more income are in a position to buy healthy food, can get time to perform exercises and can afford to pay for health services and transport cost. Consequently, low level of education brings about job insecurity, poor pay and the vulnerability of these individuals and their families are much higher during hard times leading to poor housing, malnutrition, and inability to afford medical services. Individuals with higher education levels and therefore, have got higher incomes do not suffer from health-related stress that is attached to chronic social and economic hardships (Baum &Payea, 2013). The category of individuals with lower levels of education has limited resources such as social support, a feeling of control over life, and high self-esteem to counter the stress.
Education from school and outside school enables individuals to acquire skills and foster traits that they w ...
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You need to really work on the focus of you paper. I reworked quite a bit of it, including formatting. For example, I listed your discuss of barriers in the order you listed them in your opening paragraph. Also, notice that you did not discuss all the barriers. You need a lot more citations- you make too many unsupported comments. I highly recommend you quickly address my comments, then submit the paper for another review. I was unable address all the issues as track changes became very messy.
Barriers Impeding Access to Healthcare
Access to healthcare services in United Sates has undergone transformations over the years. The Medicaid and Medicare are two forms of healthcare plans that aid United Sates citizens to acquire quality healthcare services. There are several factors unrelated to insurance that impede access to healthcare. These factors can be grouped into eight categories: namely irregular source of care, structural barriers, lack of healthcare providers, ethnic and racial marginalization, age, educational and awareness barriers, poverty and language barriers (Mandal, 2010, August 16). Comment by Darcy McMaughan: I wouldn’t open you discussion this way. Open it with the hypothetical situation – the US has universal health care.
Lack of financial resources is a barrier to access to healthcare to Americans who are ethnically and racially marginalized (Barr, 2011). More often racial and ethnic minorities are not given enough financial resources or support to enable them access quality healthcare. This limits the amount of healthcare services they can receive. Comment by Darcy McMaughan: Ok, but if the US has implemented universal healthcare, wouldn’t this barrier disappear?
Irregular source of care.Another category of factors that limit access to quality healthcare is the Iirregular source of healthcare limits acces to health care.(Barr, 2011). Define irregular source of care here.Compared to their white counterparts, ethnic or racial minorities are less inclined to have the capacity to pay a visit the same medical specialist all the time and have a tendency to depend all the more on emergency rooms and clinics. Without a standard source of quality healthcare, people find it more difficult to obtain their medical prescriptions as well as to attend to their necessary appointments with their respective physicians. Comment by Darcy McMaughan: citation
Structural barriers. Define structural barriers clearly.Thirdly, there are quite a number of structural barriers that play a huge role in hindering access to quality healthcare. These barriers decrease the probability of an individual effectively making and keeping their appointments with physicians. Examples of these structural barriers include:
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Anna J. Thomas, MPH, Deputy Public Health Director for the City of Manchester, NH created this presentation in order to convey the highlights of the Neighborhood Health Improvement Strategy, and presented it at NeighborWorks® Southern New Hampshire's 2015 Annual Breakfast. This slideshow gives some of the highlights from that presentation. If you have any questions, or would like to incorporate any of this presentation into any of your own materials, please contact Anna Thomas at athomas@manchesternh.gov or (603) 628-6003 ext. 341.
Response one2-2 Discussion Prevention Strategies in Epidemiolog.docxwilfredoa1
Response one
2-2 Discussion: Prevention Strategies in Epidemiology
Overweight and obesity continue to be a leading health concern in the United States. It is estimated that up to 400,000 obesity-related deaths occur per year in America. Literature has shown that overweight and obesity are major causes of co-morbidity, including type II diabetes, various cancers, cardiovascular diseases and other heath problems. A person is considered overweight or obese when their weight is greater than what is generally considered healthy for their height. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measurement that helps to figure out if you’re at a healthy weight for your height. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in pounds by height in inches squared and multiplying by a conversion factor of 703. An adult is considered overweight if their BMI is greater or equal to twenty-five. An adult is considered obese if their BMI is greater than or equal to thirty. The average American man and woman are 190 pounds and 163 pounds respectively according to the National Center for Health Statistics (Montgomery, 2008).
Epidemiological research is key to prevention of disease. Research on disease etiology is helpful in determining where in the disease’s natural history effective intervention might be implemented. Leavell and Clark, in the late 1940’s, were the first to describe the principles of disease prevention using the terms primary, secondary and tertiary prevention (Friis & Sellers, 2014). Primary prevention seeks to prevent a condition or disease at a pre-pathological state. The goal is to stop the condition or disease from ever happening. Primary prevention for overweight and obesity would be working together with policy makers, businesses, schools, childcare and healthcare professionals, state and local organizations to create an environment that supports a healthy lifestyle. Primary prevention differs from secondary and tertiary prevention in that secondary prevention focuses on early disease detection and intervention and tertiary prevention aims to control established disease and limit the amount of disability (Friis & Sellers, 2014). Secondary prevention for overweight and obesity would include defining obesity with BMI, education and explanation of the disease by the primary care physician, necessary changes in nutrition and physical activity. Tertiary prevention for overweight and obesity includes physical activity, weight loss, low carbohydrate diet, behavior therapy and nutritionists.
There are many national and state-level prevention policies and legislation in place to prevent or reduce obesity. For example, the federal government, in 2006-2007, began requiring all school districts with a federally funded school meal program to develop and implement wellness policies that address nutrition and physical activity. Steps to a Healthier US program is program administered by the Centers for Disease Control in 2003 that enables communities to develop action plans to prev.
The value of health to an economy is hard to quantify, but its importance is undeniable. A population’s health plays a key role in economic progress, and in coming years healthcare will be a key area of focus for policymakers, payers,providers and the public alike. Financing the future: Choices and challenges in global health studies the role of healthcare against a backdrop of changing demographic patterns, rising healthcare costs and technological innovation.
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Respond to at least two classmates who identified different areas of disparity than your own. Do you agree or disagree with their assessment of the impact of economic policy on the disparity? Does the disparity discussed have a microeconomic or a macroeconomic impact on health care?
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Trina Cox
Disparity in healthcare can be defined as, “differences between groups in health insurance coverage, access to and use of care, and quality of care” (Orger & Artiga, 2018). There are various healthcare disparities; however, the key areas of disparity I have chosen to identify and analyze include health insurance coverage, quality of care, and gender. As most people already know, health insurance is a type of insurance coverage that is designed to cover an insured person’s medical expenses (such as hospital, doctor, laboratory and pharmacy services). Although the number of uninsured Americans have decreased drastically since the passing of ACA, disparities in this area still exist. Some individuals’ annual incomes still are not enough to pay the low premiums that may be required of them to have access to health insurance coverage.
Quality of care can be described as, “the degree to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge” (AHRQ, 2017). Although it is an unethical act displayed by healthcare professionals; in some areas, all patients are not treated equally with regards to quality of care. According to Dr. Ananya Mandal (2019), discrimination occurs when healthcare providers treat individuals from certain population groups differently to other population groups, whether this is done consciously or not. It is common for this to occur when providers have stereotyped impressions of specific racial or ethnic groups.
Gender can play a major role in healthcare disparities among women, specifically, in some of the developed countries. Researchers have reported that determinants of gender differences, like welfare indicators (e.g., education and income), behavioral factors (e.g., smoking and drinking), and social factors (e.g., social support and socioeconomic status) have direct correlations with some of the existing disparities (Hassanzadeh, et al, 2017). Afghanistan is a country that still has a high rate of gender disparities among women, even though some improvements have occurred. In this country, the biggest disparities that I feel still exist are between women in rural versus urban areas, and those with some education, as opposed to those women with none; showing that as education of women increases, so does their health and that of their children because of the education and resources that they have.
I think several economic policies have impacted these disparities and they include differences in income levels, education, and geographic location. A person’s annual income may have a direct effect on his or her ability.
Health Education on prevention of hypertensionRadhika kulvi
Hypertension is a chronic condition of concern due to its role in the causation of coronary heart diseases. Hypertension is a worldwide epidemic and important risk factor for coronary artery disease, stroke and renal diseases. Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels and is sufficient to maintain tissue perfusion during activity and rest. Hypertension is sustained elevation of BP. In adults, HTN exists when systolic blood pressure is equal to or greater than 140mmHg or diastolic BP is equal to or greater than 90mmHg. The
Explore our infographic on 'Essential Metrics for Palliative Care Management' which highlights key performance indicators crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of palliative care services.
This visual guide breaks down important metrics across four categories: Patient-Centered Metrics, Care Efficiency Metrics, Quality of Life Metrics, and Staff Metrics. Each section is designed to help healthcare professionals monitor and improve care delivery for patients facing serious illnesses. Understand how to implement these metrics in your palliative care practices for better outcomes and higher satisfaction levels.
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The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
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Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
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Navigating Women's Health: Understanding Prenatal Care and Beyond
Burtonsville, md
1. Burtonsville, MD
A Presentation for the Montgomery County Health Department
Jamie Roop
Frostburg State University
Burtonsville
Montgomery
County
2. Purpose
The Burtonsville community is small but growing
Their health disparities reflect those of the larger
community
Detailed Community Assessment
Three main community health needs identified
These needs can be met
3. Access to Care
Refers to a lack of all
insurance (public and/or
private)
Overall: 11.9% are
uninsured
The biggest hit: our
workers
Unemployment in the
county in 2012 was only
5.2%(United States Bureau of
Labor Statistics, 2012).
Residents Without Health
Insurance by Age
Percent
(Healthy Montgomery, 2015)
4. Community Diagnosis One
Montgomery County and its Burtonsville residents are at
risk for poor health status related to excessively high
rates of lack of health insurance as evidenced by 11.9% of
the resident lack any health insurance.
Healthy People 2020 list Access to Care as leading health
indicator and consider it a top priority of communities
According to Healthy Montgomery…
The target for the county is for 0% to be without health
insurance
5. Recommendations
Develop a program through the Montgomery County
Health Department that assists residents in signing up
for health insurance through HealthCare.gov for free.
No appointment necessary
In the few months prior to open enrollment, posters
should be displayed in all local public buildings, such
as libraries, county offices, and jails, explaining the
available service and expected federal tax penalties for
being uninsured.
Grassroots – have the consumers help spread the
word
Nearby Healthy Howard can be used as a model
6. Environmental Quality
Our region is still considered a
non-attainment area by the EPA
Improvements have been made
but our residents are still being
affected
According to the EPA, ground-
level ozone is known to cause
airway irritation, as well as,
worsen lung conditions like
asthma and COPD (Environmental
Protection Agency, 2014)
Chronic lung disease is the 4th
leading cause of death (DHMH
Maryland Vital Statistics Annual Report,
2013)
7. Community Diagnosis
Two
Inhabitants of Burtonsville, Maryland are at risk for
chronic lung disease deaths related to elevated
levels of ground-level ozone, as evidenced by
designation of the Washington Region as a
nonattainment area for its ozone levels, declaration
by the EPA that ozone aggravates lung conditions,
and chronic lung disease being the number four
cause of death in Montgomery County.
Environmental quality is one of Healthy People
2020’s leading health indicators
8. Recommendations
Reduce ozone and improve community awareness
and understanding of its health hazards and how
to reduce exposure.
The already developed State Improvement Plan
Educate the community
Effects of ozone,
Who is at highest risk and how to reduce risk
How to understand the air quality index
Pamphlets could be dispersed to children through
their schools, posters could be hung at the P&R bus
stops and public service announcement could be
broadcasted as well.
Encourage those at highest risk to due existing lung
conditions and/or prolonged outdoor activities, to
sign up for the EPA’s air quality application that
sends email or phone alerts regarding local air
quality warnings http://www.enviroflash.info/
9. Maternal, Infant, & Child
Health
LBW by Maternal Age
No Prenatal Care or 3rd
Trimester Only by Maternal
Age
Percent Percent
(Healthy, Montgomery, 2015) (Healthy, Montgomery, 2015)
10. Maternal, Infant, & Child
Health
LBW by Maternal Race
No Prenatal Care or 3rd
Trimester Only by
Maternal Race
Percent Percent
(Healthy, Montgomery, 2015) (Healthy, Montgomery, 2015)
11. Community Diagnosis
Three
In Montgomery County, Maryland the infants of
young, Black, and/or Hispanic mothers are at risk
for LBW related to late or no prenatal care as
evidenced by the statistic previously shown.
Maternal, infant, and child health is considered a
leading health indicator by Healthy People 2020.
12. Recommendations
Improve access to care and promote prenatal care
education amongst the youth
Improve access to care by
Improving access to health insurance via recommendations
of diagnosis one
Create a referral service with local providers who do not
accept Medicaid or do not provide sliding scale fees
They can send patients to local health departments and
providers that do
Work with local schools to include the importance of
prenatal care in their sex education and health classes.
Burtonsville has a majority Black population so its
important to target this community
13. Burtonsville, MD
Copies of the Burtonsville, MD Detailed Community
Assessment are available by request
Please feel free to contact me personally,
personalemail@gmail.com
555-555-5555
14. References
Air quality index [Image]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://nc-climate.ncsu.edu/climateblog?id=85
Burtonsville, MD [Illustration]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Burtonsville,_Maryland
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland Vital Statistics Annual Report
2013, (Md. 2013).
Environmental Protection Agency. (2014). Ground-level ozone health effects. Retrieved from
http://www.epa.gov/groundlevelozone/health.html
Ground-level ozone [Cartoon]. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.ltrs.uri.edu/research/
ozone_page/ozone_page.htm
Healthy Montgomery. (2015). Disparities dashboard. Retrieved from http:/
www.healthymontgomery.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=NS-
Indicator&file=index&group=category&breakout=all
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2012). Labor force data by county 2012 annual
averages [Fact sheet]. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/lau/laucnty12.txt
Editor's Notes
Assistance must be available for non-appointment based meetings.
In the two months prior to open enrollment, posters should be displayed in all local public buildings, such as libraries, county offices, and jails, explaining the available service and expected federal tax penalties for being uninsured.
Users of this service will be strongly encouraged to tell their friends and family about the available service.
Nearby Healthy Howard can be used as a model
Reduce ozone and improve community awareness and understanding of its health hazards and how to reduce exposure.
Continue to work on the already developed State Improvement Plan to reduce emissions of the components of ground-level ozone.
Educate the community on: the effects of ozone, who is at highest risk, how to interpret the air quality index, and how to reduce risk. Information pamphlets could be dispersed to children through their schools and posters could be hung at the park and ride bus stops. Public service announcement could be broadcasted as well.
Encourage those at highest risk to due existing lung conditions and/or prolonged outdoor activities, to sign up for the EPA’s air quality application that sends email or phone alerts regarding local air quality warnings