Step 1: Research Healthcare Practices in Your School and Community
Using online resources (city websites, school web pages, etc.) and/or “interviews” with experts (emails or calls to your school nurse, family doctor, etc.), learn about how your school and community affect personal health practices and behaviors.
Your research should provide answers to the following questions:
Step 2: Present your findings from Step 1.
Additionally, include the following:
Your personal assessment of how the school and community affect personal health practices and behaviors.
A list of sources used to gather your information.
What health-related services are provided in your school and community that relate to disease prevention and health promotion? Describe these services. Include information about vision and hearing screenings, immunizations, etc.
How have these services affected personal health practices and behaviors?
How has technology impacted community health?
Step 1: Research Healthcare Practices in Your School and Community
1. How does the school and community affect personal health practices and behaviors?
- The school provides a variety of health-related services, such as school nurses who are available to assess and treat minor illnesses or injuries. There are also counselors available for mental health support. Additionally, the school promotes healthy eating habits by offering nutritious meals and snacks in the cafeteria.
In the community, there are local clinics and hospitals that offer a range of medical services, including primary care, dental care, and mental health services. There are also fitness centers and recreational facilities that promote physical activity.
2. What health-related services are provided in your school and community?
- In the school setting, services such as vision and hearing screenings, immunizations, and health education programs are provided to students. The school nurse also administers medication and provides first aid when needed.
In the community, there are clinics that offer preventive services such as vaccinations, screenings for various conditions, and health education programs. There are also programs that focus on promoting healthy lifestyles, such as smoking cessation and weight management programs.
3. How have these services affected personal health practices and behaviors?
- These services have had a positive impact on personal health practices and behaviors by promoting preventive care and early detection of health issues. Students and community members are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors and seek out medical care when needed.
4. How has technology impacted community health?
- Technology has played a significant role in improving community health by allowing for easier access to health information, telemedicine services, and health tracking apps. Technology has also enabled healthcare providers to communicate more efficiently with patients and offer virtual consultations. Additionally, technology has facilitated research and data collection to improve public health outcomes.
Step 2: Present your findings from Step 1.
I have gathered information on the healthcare practices in my school and community through online resources and interviews with experts. The school and community both play important roles in promoting personal health practices and behaviors through various services and programs.
Personal assessment: I believe that the healthcare services provided in my school and community have had a positive impact on personal health practices and behaviors. The availability of preventive services and health education programs has helped individuals adopt healthier lifestyles and seek medical care when needed.
Sources used: Information was gathered from the school website, interviews with the school nurse, and online resources such as the city's healthcare services webpage.
Overall, the healthcare practices in my school and community have contributed to promoting personal health practices and behaviors. The availability of services such as screenings and health education programs has had a positive impact on community health. Technology has also played a significant role in improving access to healthcare services and promoting public health outcomes.