Substance use and/or abuse
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?
In response to this issue, various agencies and organizations have established initiatives aimed at reducing emissions from vehicles and creating cleaner energy sources. For example, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency offers incentives such as grants and loans for individuals or businesses seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint through renewable energy sources like solar power or wind turbines. Additionally, there are several grassroots initiatives such as Chicago Citizens Climate Lobby which seeks out local government leaders who will commit to taking action against climate change by introducing legislation that focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation-related activities within a certain area.
A community health nurse could collaborate with these initiatives by providing education about how air pollution affects public health, partnering with other healthcare professionals to create awareness campaigns about clean energy resources available in their communities, and advocating for public policies that promote healthier air quality standards throughout their cities and towns.
#CleanAirNow #HealthyCommunities #ClimateAction @EPA @CitizensClimateLobby https://www.lungusa2.org/assets/documents/publications/state-of-the-air/2019/soa_fullreport_2019_finalwebresize1mbv3bikrp8qxjm0f08zc99ni7yc6hkegt6w1vcgkwuxviva64olcfu8t