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HLT 605 Grand Canyon Week 4 DQ 1 The public health workforce is found in both population-based and institutional services that stem from the official public health agencies. What are the most frequent employment sites for health care workers? Present an example of an organization, institution, or agency that would be categorized under each service,…
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HLT 605 Grand Canyon Week 3 DQ 1 Within a budget there are two categories: mandatory and discretionary. In which categories do most public health programs fall? Provide an example of an expenditure that is considered mandatory. Justify your rationale. Provide an example of an expenditure that is discretionary. Justify your rationale. MORE…
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HLT 605 Grand Canyon Week 2 DQ 1 Focus on a “current event” ethical dilemma in public health. Apply the principles of the ethical practices of public health to resolve the issue (see page 125 of the textbook). You may integrate recommendations based on conclusions from public health acts and principles to support your position.…
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HLT 605 Grand Canyon Week 3 DQ 2 What are the responsibilities and role of the Appropriations Committee? What is the importance of this committee to public health spending as it relates to Medicaid and Medicare? MORE INFO The responsibilities and role of the Appropriations Committee Introduction The House Appropriations Committee is responsible for…
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HLT 605 Grand Canyon Week 2 DQ 2 State agencies typically follow one of two general structure models: the free-standing agency model or the super agency model. What are the pros and cons of each model? Which model do you think is “ideal” for a state agency and why? MORE INFO The free-standing agency…
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HLT 605 Grand Canyon Week 8 Assignment Community Prevention Review your state public health department and environmental quality departments online to identify vector-related diseases affecting your community. In a report format of 1,250-1,500 words, address the following: Describe the health concerns of the community. Identify current environmental risk assessment methods which apply to public health…
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HLT 605 Grand Canyon Week 1 DQ 2 Review the Ten Great Public Health Achievements (Exhibit 2.3) of your textbook. Select one of the 10 achievements. What is the importance of your chosen achievement to society? In your own words, defend its right to be considered a “Great Public Health Achievement.” Select three other peers’…
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HLT 605 Week 1 DQ 1 Public health practice was initially concerned with infectious and environmentally related diseases, but in recent years has evolved to focus more on injury prevention, substance abuse, violence, tobacco-related, and other chronic diseases. Present at least one pivotal legal and historical occurrence that resulted in this shift of public health…
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HLT 605 Assignment Public Health Presentation Design a PowerPoint presentation (6-8 slides) that includes the following components: Your definition of public health. An overview of Healthy People 2020 and your perspectives regarding at least one of the leading health concerns posed by Healthy People 2020. While APA format is not required for the body of…
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HLT 605 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment Public Health Reform Submit a paper (1,250-1,500 words) focusing on public health reform. Provide an overview of the current status of public health in the United States. Review a portion of the Affordable Care Act and present the strengths and weaknesses of the plan, as well as make…