East New York Community Case Study

The Downtown Eastside struggles with many complex challenges including homelessness, poverty, affordable and quality housing,

In this discussion, a Hispanic or Latino group is considered. While the statistic is not available for the city of Cleveland, in Ohio this group represents a 3.7% of the total population as of July 1, 2016 (USCB, 2018). The Hispanic/Latino group represents people from Cuba, Latin America, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Caribbean and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race (Juckett, 2013). While a treatment plan in hospitals is the same for all the patients, the perception varies in different ethnic groups or races. Thus, a health care provider need to be aware of Hispanic/Latino cultural beliefs and implement this knowledge into a daily routine.

The area which is one of the most dangerous areas in Miami has a high crime rate. In the past, several years the area has seen a dramatic increase in the lower income families that reside there. Many have population have suffered from the economic decline of the area leading to many losing businesses and homes. Many of the homeless in the area have been previous residents of the area, with the economic decline of the area many of the population have been displaced and have become homeless. The homeless in the area often have ties to the community whether family or friend and as such they continue to stay in the area.

I am a Brazilian black male with military experience and diplomatic knowledge who grew up in a low-income household in a developing country. In addition, I have traveled to about 35 countries and am acquainted with people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, ethnic groups and nationalities. These characteristics and experiences allow me to see the world from perspectives that are unusual for most people. Besides being open-minded and non- judgemental toward all my future patients, I personally understand the difficulties faced by people of color, immigrants and individuals from low-income families. In sum, my background and my cultural literacy will allow me to be a sensitive and culturally aware patient-centered care.

I come from a small rural town nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. My hometown is split down the middle by a set of railroad tracks. On the north side, one can find pristine neighborhoods, newer schools, most doctors’ offices, and the only hospital in town. The south side of the town stands as a stark contrast. On the south side, you no longer find the wealthy neighborhoods but rather dilapidated and condemned homes and housing projects. One seems to find abandoned buildings on every corner, many inhabited by those that have lost their homes. Limited help is coming for those who need it, mostly through churches and volunteer programs targeting the underserved. Many doctors, dentists, and nurses are giving their time and resources to help

It is know that the patient’s community or cultural group can have significant impact on a person’s health. Therefore, health care practitioners are faced with more challenges that include outside sources and they need to be willing to change their treatments to address the other sources.

There are many changes that I have observed in my neighborhood since living here for 21 years. There has been a recent migration of homeowners moving out of the neighborhoods. The home owners are either renting out their homes, to a new influx of section 8 tenants or they have chosen to walk away from their homes leaving many in the area to go into foreclosure. Foreclosure and crime are two of the biggest element of change that I have noticed in my neighborhood, and many of these problems arise from the economy, health and illness, and familial structure breakdown.

By resolving the panhandling issue, the major issue, you can also start eliminating some of the smaller problems. Panhandling is a serious crime because they start to harass the residents and steal money from those that have sympathy to there lies. When residents give the panhandlers money, more and more panhandlers will come in the neighborhood to seek out the same opportunities. One thing that police officers can do is meet with the residents so that they can voice their opinion about the rundown homes in the community. At this time they can also seek any suggestions on how to correct the problem. The first thing for officers to do is search these homes for squatters and criminal. They should be check to see if they have any warrants. If no warrants they are

Begining in1958 the area of Eglinton West was settled by many immigrants from the Caribbean with a large percentage of Jamaicans residents. The 1970s and 80s brought a large wave of Caribbean people to Toronto this created a thriving and vibrant community in Eglinton West. Jamaicans imported their culture such as reggae music and opened music shops, labels, studios and clubs in the area. Little Jamaica is actually the second largest hub for reggae music after Kingston, Jamaica. Other businesses include barbers, beauty salons, restaurants, grocery store, tailors. Well, known business in the area is Monica beauty salon and beauty supplies, Randy's legendary Jamaican patties,

The outcomes for the Southern Park Heights neighborhood are consistent with the issues that urban African Americans face. These outcomes are a result of the continuous cycle of poverty that urban African Americans go through. Urban African Americans do not have the same resources available as middle-upper class neighborhoods. Southern Park Heights statistics are a prime example of the level of violence in the urban communities influencing the safety of the residents. The homicide incidence rate in Souther Park Heights is 43.7 per 10,000 residents, this is 22.8 numbers greater than Baltimore City. The health outcomes are also an example of the impact of family structures; many urban African Americans are raised in single parent homes influencing

Wallick Communities is pleased to announce the newest addition to Senior Living Development, Ryan Herchenroether. Ryan has assumed the role of Vice President and is responsible for expanding the assisted living and memory care pipeline within Wallick’s growing senior living portfolio.

According to U.S. Census Bureau (2013), data East Flatbush has predominantly African American residents. The population estimates of the racial and ethnic distribution as noted by the U.S. Census 2013 estimates is 7.4% Hispanic; 3% Asian; 0.2% White; 3.1% some other race and .5% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

New York City is made up of five boroughs, which include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Within these boroughs, there are high and low-income neighborhoods that contain either high or low status organizational structures or facilities. Each division has their own characteristics and top attractions, such as the Empire State building, Central Park, or Times Square. As New York City may be known for great food and fun attractions, New York faces infrastructure problems within each borough. New York City’s infrastructure funding is limited in lower income neighborhoods, where money needed to upkeep the city goes toward prime tourist’s areas or residents living in high status neighborhoods, such as The Upper East Side of Manhattan, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, and Lenox Hill, Manhattan. Moreover, abandoned buildings, poor sewage conditions, and rocky roads and streets are examples of low-income area infrastructure problems that may hinder neighborhood growth both structurally and economically. Harlem, East Brooklyn, and South Bronx are low-income parts of New York that lack new and refined facilities, roads, plumbing, and fundamental structures, which contribute to high crime and arrests.

Over the years, the city of Syracuse has created and implemented a plan to revitalize the neighborhood of the Near West Side. This plan is known as the Near West Side Initiative. Along with Syracuse University and other public and private entities, the city’s aim is to combine new innovations with the community values and diverse culture within the neighborhood through home renovations, the conversion of abandoned spaces, and crime prevention (Neighborhoods Matter). The quality of neighborhood environments have subsequent potential related to health which can be assessed as parts of the following elements: economic, physical, social, and service. There are various factors within each element relating to the promotion or demotion of the

Another issue is the lack of affordable housing in the Manville community. It was rated poor and fair by the respondents and it is clear that there needs to be an improvement here. During my drive-around, I noted one low-income housing development and one housing complex for the elderly. Although it is a small community, there are many families that have incomes around the poverty line, as well as the elderly without many resources, so I believe more low-income housing needs to be created.