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:
1. 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.
2. How have these services affected personal health practices and behaviors?
3. 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 Healthcare Practices in Your School and Community
1. Health-related services provided in my school and community include:
- Vision and hearing screenings: In my school, vision and hearing screenings are conducted annually to ensure that students have optimal vision and hearing.
- Immunizations: Community health centers and clinics offer immunization services to ensure that individuals are protected from preventable diseases.
- Wellness programs: My school offers wellness programs that promote healthy eating habits, physical activity, and stress management techniques.
2. These services have positively impacted personal health practices and behaviors by:
- Increasing awareness: Vision and hearing screenings help individuals identify any potential issues early on, leading to early intervention and treatment.
- Preventing diseases: Immunizations help prevent the spread of infectious diseases and protect individuals and the community as a whole.
- Promoting healthy habits: Wellness programs encourage individuals to adopt healthy habits such as eating nutritious foods, staying physically active, and managing stress effectively.
3. Technology has impacted community health by:
- Telehealth services: Technology has made it easier for individuals to access healthcare services remotely through telehealth consultations, reducing barriers to care.
- Health tracking apps: There are numerous health tracking apps available that allow individuals to monitor their health metrics such as exercise, sleep patterns, and nutrition, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
- Electronic health records: Electronic health records have improved communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring that important health information is easily accessible and up-to-date.
Step 2: Slideshow Presentation
In my presentation, I highlighted the various health-related services available in my school and community, emphasizing the importance of early screenings, immunizations, and wellness programs in promoting personal health practices and behaviors. I also discussed how technology has played a significant role in improving community health by increasing access to care and empowering individuals to take control of their health.
Sources:
- Interview with school nurse
- City health department website
- Community health center website
- Research articles on the impact of technology on community health.