The Heart Disease Prevention / Reduction Program Targeted At The Los Angeles County

Since 1980, the United States has taken on 10-year plans that outline certain key national health objectives set to be accomplished during a 10-year timeframe (Shi & Singh, 2015). These initiatives are founded on medical care with prevention services, health promotion, education, community health care, and increased access to integrated services. The initiative, Healthy People 2010: Healthy People in Healthy Communities, launched in 2000. The initiative emphasizes the role of community partners such as

Latino Americans are the largest growing population in the United Stated and with the rising number of Latinos, we have also been seeing a disparity on health care especially in heart related conditions. Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States along with strokes and Latino Americans are at higher risks for coronary heart disease which accounts for 23.9 % of all deaths in the United States and heart disease is the nation's leading cause of death among Hispanic adults. In 2015, approximately 85.6 million or more which is greater than 1 in 3 adults in the United States are diagnosed with at least one type of coronary heart disease. Hispanic Americans are 8.3 % of the total number who have been diagnosed with some kind of coronary

The artifact I selected is a public service announcement from the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association has produced various health issue ads and campaigns geared towards educating individuals on health risks, symptoms, prevention and facts about heart-related conditions. In the beginning of this video, NBA player Paul George is seen playing basketball on a court by himself reflecting on how his mother’s stroke was devastating and sudden. Paul George then stresses the importance of knowing the signs of a stroke. This is known as the acronym F.A.S.T., Face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 9-1-1. He desires to make sure that every person is knowledgeable of these signs so they will be prepared to act fast and possibly save someone’s life. I came across this video while looking up information about heart-related issues caused by high blood pressure. The message delivered in this video has become a reality for many in our nation. From this video, we learn that early detection is critical in increasing the stroke survival rate.

Collaboration is the essence of community health practice (Vollman, Anderson, & McFarlane, 2012, pg. 292). Collaboration prevents duplication of effort, creating more publicity and credibility than accomplished alone and achieving maximum power on health promotion. Collaborators within the “Seniors’ on

1. Innovation to improve the mortality and morbidity of cardiovascular disease in developing countries may involve new surgical procedures, new implants and pacemakers, coronary artery bypasses, surgical treatments for Atrial fibrillation, repair of congenital heart defects, heart transplants, aortic arteries repair, replacement or repair of heart valves, and aneurysm repair (Hsieh, Chang, Lee, Chen, & Chan, 2012). Moreover, the innovation involves the integration of computer charting and data collection. This may involve a computer-based data registry that is responsible of storing patient related data. Developing countries are stepping away from the pen and paper charting system to a more sophisticated computerized system (Hsieh et al., 2012). This will allow for better tracking and follow up of complicated cases. Moreover, technological advances in imaging, screening, and diagnosing methods may also help reduce morbidity and mortality related to cardiovascular disease. Developing countries are now able to conduct ECG’s, stress monitoring, heart changes monitoring, radiological procedures, and labs that could target specific cardiac markers Hsieh et al., 2012).

Social capital includes two avenues – bridging and bonding, that have the the ability to improve healthier outcomes in communities; research has shown that communities with higher levels of social capital have a higher mortality rate (Policy Link, 2002). Bonding improves the overall relationships, as lack of trust is profound in minority communities; and bridging enhances the association through culturally appropriate messaging in an effective manner (Policy Link, 2002). Social capital avenues are critical for services that provide quality healthcare access and positive outcomes (Policy Link, 2002). Partnerships are substantial to build an infrastructure that is often missing key variables and requires the involvement of multiple sectors (Policy Link, 2002). Communities through task forces are also able to challenge government authorities and industries on deteriorating environments, and correlation to debilating health (Policy Link, 2002). Community concerns often go beyond that particular region, so it is of utmost importance that attention and connections are also made outside of the community; policies – local, state, and federal often have implications on the community state of affairs (Policy Link,

"The California Endowment" founded the venture with a major focus in strategizing for healthcare within a specified framework to improve care for diversified populations. Nicole Reavis, M.Ed., coordinated the project. NICHQ structured a panel of professionals to create a range of potential strategies to improvise, and create community partnerships. Some of the strategies

1) Establish CHD Expectations based on PHEP Capabilities.  2) Implement an evidence based program by quantitatively validating the designated subset of CHD Expectations utilizing the local CHD jurisdictional assessment tool (i.e. FPHRAT). 3) Provide technical support to CHDs; this includes providing a base + population based funding, sustaining the BPR CHD Preparedness and Support Unit program, conducting coordination calls, updating the CHD Officers Handbook and coordinating the bi-annual Statewide Summit. 4) CHD Expectations standardized and integrated capabilities and preparedness

Monitors the prevalence of chronic diseases and health risk behaviors throughout the state of Hawai’i through the development of surveys and other data collection instruments. Assists with the planning and implementation of evaluation and programmatic initiatives related to team-based healthcare practices that prevent heart disease and diabetes.

Healey and Zimmerman state (2010) that an innovative program will require not only team effort, but input from community leaders as well as collaborative partners, that will aid in the development, implementation, evaluation of a community education campaign, as well as the program continuance, including funding. The campaign should be built constructed on strong and understandable messages, so that the target population can take action and pass on the message from its memorable key components. An effective campaign then, will devise under the campaign logo what the problem needs to be changed, how the campaign will go about making this change, the consequences of not taking action, and the action to be taken to achieve the message of the proposed campaign (UN Women, 2012).

The Palm Healthcare Foundation seeks to empower Palm Beach County residents to reach their highest health potential by bringing community members and leaders together to examine critical health issues affecting their communities. Through the Palm Healthcare Foundation our team was able to collaborate with the Healthier Together Initiatives at Healthier Delray Beach, Healthier Jupiter and Healthier Boynton Beach. Our experience with Palm Healthcare and the Healthier Initiative allowed us to gain insight about community engagement and targeting specific community needs. In order for us to be efficacious it was important that we established a climate of mutual respect, dignity, diversity, ethical integrity and trust.

25% Evaluation of the Public Health and Medical Preparedness Capabilities through the analysis and evaluation of the CHD Preparedness Expectations, programmatic deliverables and other sources of information on CHD and regional preparedness performance; analysis and evaluation of the Healthcare Coalitions contract deliverables and other sources of information; analysis and evaluation of state and local After Action Reports, and the analysis and evaluation of the state and local Health And Medical Response System capabilities. The analysis and evaluation includes determination of the progress on building capabilities,

It brings coordinated action through communities and individuals that leads to prosperous health outcomes and social policies that garners stronger equity. HF’s communal action contributes to making sure there are safer services, healthier public service, and more enjoyable environments. HF’s overall aim with policy is to make the healthier choice the easier choice for health policy makers. It also provides constant messages all over the website on the dangers and risks of unhealthy eating lifestyles and smoking lifestyles, therefore resulting in an increased chance of the individual quitting that lifestyle choice/choices. HF’s extensive research may also uncover a breakthrough in terms of treating CVD, and will provide the government with data to strategically target how to get through to individuals in their communities and CVD awareness programs. This data will also show the health and the financial burden of CVD throughout Australia on families, the community, and government. All in all, Heart Foundation succeeds at Building Healthy Public Policy as it leads individuals to be more aware of their health consequences of their decisions in life, brings together an organisational change through various but supporting approaches, and finally, it brings coordinated action through communities and individuals that leads to prosperous health outcomes and social policies that garners stronger

However, most of these interventions are on short term basis for changing the attitude of the community, will benefit people for a long term as they lead them to a proper channel based on their situation. The outcomes can be evaluated on follow-up sessions after the initial assessment. People with high risk for coronary heart diseases will refer for more assessment and as they are in contact with the health professional, they will have more access to related educations. Local news channels and local medias will be encouraged to offer more education related to the issue as pert of their health programs. Churches, community centers, and schools will be encouraged to offer group exercise or peer support sessions by the help of volunteer in order to expose the community to more information and

I was drawn to the idea of not only focusing on one-on-one patient care that doctors provide, but also solving problems that affect the health of entire populations. The study of disease and health within populations; for instance, preventing disease, promoting health, and reducing health problems between groups are the main reasons I want to pursue an M.P.H focusing on epidemiology. These are my strongest interests because I believe they are important in improving our world’s health.