There are two Assignments in this unit. Be sure to submit both as they are graded separately.
Unit Outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
- Recognize the way in which public organizations, agencies, and departments develop and employ public models to address health and wellness.
- Recognize the role of Public Health in our healthcare system.
Course Outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment:
HW315-5:Construct models for health and wellness from a geo-political and multi-cultural perspective.
Assignment 1:
Current events
Instructions
Research and write a brief memo to your coworkers and address the following topic. Your response should be between 300–500 words. Your work should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful. Furthermore, all sources used should be properly cited using APA formatting.
Create a memo to your coworker to identify a public health issue that has occurred in the past 3 years.
- Identify and explain the issue
- Discuss how it was handled
- Explain if you feel the issue was handled successfully or not.
Assignment 2: Research on Public Health
Research the Public Health Department of your Community.
- What services are offered by the Public Health department in your community?
- List your answers and indicate how you obtained the information. If you used a website, what is the link? If you spoke with someone, what is the person’s name and agency?