In the past weeks, you have examined and explored the challenges and issues facing delivery of public health services in a given community and across the nation. The goal of public health is to prevent disease and promote health. To that end, take a moment to review your own community’s health needs through a purview of current events, your own community, town, or setting, by informally interviewing public health professionals, or reviewing the following national databases:
America’s Health Rankings (Links to an external site.)
2018 Scorecard on State Health System Performance
For this discussion, please complete the following: 250 WORDS:
Describe a significant health issue in your community or state?
Compare its significance to the national priorities of Healthy People 2020 goals (is it a national priority or just one found in your state or community).
Explain what type of effort it will take to fully address the issue (e.g., leadership skills, financing, organizational buy-in, stakeholders, perceptions, barriers, etc.)
Evaluate the efforts you can take to address this issue. As a public health practitioner, consider what your role might be, such as:
Will you develop, lead or be part of a public health program to address the issue?
Will you work on financing, organizational buy-in, or stakeholders?
What are you going to do to address this concern?
DUE 11/21/19 @10AM Eastern Time w/ plag report