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:
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 2: Create a Slideshow Presentation
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.
Step 1: Research Findings:
1. Health-related services in my school and community include:
- Vision and hearing screenings: These are provided annually in my school to ensure that students have optimal vision and hearing, which can impact their learning and overall health.
- Immunizations: My school requires all students to be up-to-date on their immunizations to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- School nurse: Our school has a full-time nurse who is available to provide basic medical care, first aid, and health education to students.
- Community health clinics: There are several health clinics in my community that provide services such as vaccinations, health screenings, and counseling on various health issues.
2. These services have positively affected personal health practices and behaviors by promoting regular check-ups, preventative care, and early intervention. For example, vision and hearing screenings have helped identify any issues early on, allowing for prompt treatment and intervention. Immunizations have also helped prevent the spread of diseases and protect the health of the community.
3. Technology has impacted community health by providing access to telemedicine and virtual health services, allowing individuals to receive medical advice and care remotely. Additionally, technology has been used to track and monitor public health data, identify trends, and inform public health interventions and policies.
Step 2: Slideshow Presentation:
Title: Enhancing Personal Health Practices in School and Community
- Introduction to Health-related Services
- Overview of Vision and Hearing Screenings
- Importance of Immunizations in Disease Prevention
- Role of School Nurse in Promoting Health Education
- Community Health Clinics: Access to Healthcare for All
- How Technology Has Impacted Community Health
- Personal Assessment of School and Community Health Practices
- Conclusion and Recommendations
Sources:
- School website
- City health department website
- Interviews with school nurse and community health clinic staff
- Research articles on technology and healthcare
Overall, it is evident that the health-related services provided in my school and community play a significant role in promoting personal health practices and behaviors. By leveraging technology and ensuring access to essential healthcare services, we can continue to enhance the health and well-being of individuals in our community.