Populations are vast and now more than ever social media
Problems that impact populations are vast and now more than ever social media is getting involved.
1. Choose one of the following population health problems to focus on:
a. Substance use and/or abuse
b. Environmental health (air, water, ground, energy, climate, etc.)
i. https://enviro.epa.gov/myenvironment/ Links to an external site.has a wealth of information
c. Violence
d. Abuse
2. Research and share an overview of the current data on this population health problem specific to your community. You must use one (or more) of the resources from the Direct Care Project Part 1: Assessment and Diagnosis assignment. You may choose to find additional outside source(s).
3. Then take a moment to review the Twitter feed for compelling Tweets that may have an impact on or discuss the population health problem.
4. Give an overview of any agency, organization, person, or affiliation that is addressing the population health problem.
5. How could a community health nurse collaborate with the agency, organization, person, or affiliation address the population health problem?
6. Compose a 280-character or fewer Tweet that describes what you have shared with the class. Remember Twitter only allows 280 characters (this includes spaces, etc.) so you will need to be concise. It should include a hashtag. Include the URL to the reference or Tweet if applicable. Share this Tweet in the discussion.
7. Note: A Twitter account is not required nor is posting your Tweet on social media.
8. Your discussion post should look like:
o Paragraph one: Overview of the current data on this population health problem specific to your community
o Paragraph two: Overview of any agency, organization, person, or affiliation that is addressing the population health problem
o Paragraph three: How could a community health nurse collaborate with the agency, organization, person, or affiliation to address the population health problem?
o Tweet: 280-character or fewer Tweet with hashtag and reference if applicable.
o Resources: Where did you find your data?
This type of air pollution can be caused by a variety of sources, including emissions from cars, factories, and power plants. In addition to air pollution, water contamination due to industrial discharges is also an issue in many regions of my community, leading to potential health risks for those who consume contaminated water or are exposed to it daily through their work or recreational activities.
There are several organizations that are actively addressing environmental health issues in my community at both the local and national level. These include nonprofits such as Clean Air Carolina that work on reducing local air pollution by advocating for stricter regulations and providing resources for individuals concerned about their exposure; state agencies such as North Carolina Department of Environment Quality which provide education about environment issues and enforce laws related to them; and government initiatives like EPA's ENERGY STAR program that promote energy efficiency practices among businesses and households across the nation.
A community health nurse could collaborate with these organizations by participating in healthcare outreach programs aimed at educating individuals about environmental risks associated with polluted environments and helping them understand how they can protect themselves from harm through changes such as using more energy-efficient products or taking steps toward mitigating emissions released into the atmosphere by their vehicles. The nurse could also volunteer their time at events hosted by these organizations focused on raising awareness about environmental hazards within communities or advocate for greater investment into research surrounding environmental impacts on public health.#EnvironmentalHealth #MyEnvironment #CleanAirCarolina #NCDEQ #ENERGYSTAR https://enviro.epa.gov/myenvironment