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Growing up in Stockton has taught me how to relate to the challenges faced in underserved communities.…
However, the information and personal stories that it shares have allowed me to develop a strong appreciation for their role in creating healthier communities. Although it does not seem like an especially prestigious profession, without these workers, those people who experience the greatest health disparities in terms of health literacy and access might not have the means or courage to seek the medical advice and resources that they need. Community health workers help to eliminate health disparities and help to build healthier communities from the ground…
the black community faces educational issues as well as financial issues, leading to a negative impact on the community. All students deserve a quality public education and this can only occur when we close the gaps in equity and access. the success of the school must be the success of the…
It is the morning rush hour, a homeless man stands at the curb of a busy street, hands stretched out, holding a dirty cardboard sign with washed out words written in marker reading, “No home and hungry, please help and God bless”. His clothes are ragged, his hair oily and unkempt. This is his spot. People drive by; most look away, some acknowledge him. Many people turn away thinking this man is a failure, a bum who needs a pack of cigarettes or an addict looking for his next fix. The sympathetic throw down a few quarters; they have done their good deed for the day. Many people see the homeless as outcasts. Though the question arises, isn’t there something wrong with a society that has so much poverty amidst so much…
were living in unsheltered locations.” (1) Out of those numbers, 12 in every 10,000 people residing in…
As a group, we challenged group bias by discussing the homeless research we had previously encountered. We had all came across viral internet videos of homeless people who were just in the business of loitering and collecting free money for drugs or other unhealthy activities. We became hesitant and unsure if we wanted to help the homeless community because of the negative stereotype. But, Chris brought up a very strong point he said “Well at the end of the day it doesn't matter because no human being deserves to be out in the cold without proper layering.We just will choose not give money instead give them resources that will make a difference in the long term”…
In some ways, it's somewhat easy for most of us to become a citizen of the United States. But in the past, it was another story. For example, colonists from Britain grew weary of British oppression over the years. The settlers wanted independence from Britain and right to be there own citizen, they paid their taxes and were fairly obedient at one point, yet over many years colonists denied The Natives, African Americans, Women, etc of their rights as a citizen. The European settlers oppressed minorities as authorities oppressed them in the past, is it a subconscious attempt to remain superior, or did they know what they were doing?…
Underserved neighborhoods are quite common. In Chicago alone there are a number of neighborhoods that have limited resources. Limited amounts of grocery stores to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, unsafe neighborhoods for children to play and exercise, and limited health care all contribute to decline in health and the health care that is provided to them. In Chicago the Englewood community is a prime example of an underserved community. To rectify this problem, it is essential to educate the community and provide information for them to utilize to improve their health with the limited resources they have.…
Despite major advances in the fields of medicine and healthcare services over the past years, a significant health gap between rich and poor remains. As populations grow, so apparently do health disparities. The poor continue to shoulder a particularly disproportionate social burden in terms of inequitable access to decent healthcare, rising costs and higher rates of morbidity and mortality.…
The medical profession can respond to healthcare disparities in several ways. In my opinion, their strongest methods in doing so are through education, volunteering, fundraisers, and community cohesion efforts. One has to remember that healthcare disparities are the end result, not the problem itself, and in order to prevent this outcome, the real issues must first be addressed.…
EXPLAIN HOW OUR ABILITY TO GET A JOB WILL BE INFLUENCED BY AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES.…
Many reasons can be attributed to this problem, but as a public health care professional I see the need to have a more diverse workforce. Disadvantaged minority patients need to be represented in our health care system, and the only way to do…
Community Health Centers (CHCs) are one of the major providers of health care services for minorities groups. A recent presidential mandate increased the founding for CHCs. Although a good achievement, this mandate is only addressing a small percentage of the group in need for health…
“The real tragedy of the poor is the poverty of their aspiration” (Adam Smith). Poverty is everywhere in the world. Young adults without a high school diploma living in poverty, is 31% when compared to 24% of young adults have finish high school. In the Love of Education Foundation, we help young adults who are still living in poverty and did not graduate due to having to drop out of school. They dropped out to help support their family at young age. The Foundation works with Dalton High School in Dalton, Georgia. We want to work with the young adults that are living in poverty. They can choose to further their education by going to college. As the chairman of the Love of Education, I want to aid for college by providing programs, scholarships, and fundraising events.…
According to St. Lucie County school district, top priority in our community is to provide high-quality education to our students. Teachers are expected to abide by a set curriculum to achieve the yearly goals and to ensure our community is academically outfitted. The importance of education in our community, takes much attention off many key elements that edifies an academically successful population. Because teachers are expected to follow these set standards they are limited to what they can actually do to help the students that are having a hard time keeping up. This lack of sustenance from educators activates frustration, disappointment, and bullying in children.…