Online health communities

Overview Foundation Communities is a homegrown non-profit organization that is centered around providing essential services to the members of the local Austin community. They provide convenient resources such as education in financial stability, housing and access to health care. The Insure Central Texas Program is one of the many services that is offered through Foundation Communities, a non-profit organization. With more than 2,000 volunteers annually, this program has had the ability to educate

process (Bush, 2016). Due to the impact that social determinants can have on one’s health and well-being, the necessity of evaluating MP’s determinants, as well as his understanding of the determinants was imperative. With open-ended, focused questions; active listening skills; and summarization, the following social determinants were assessed: economic stability, education, social & community context, health & health care, and neighborhood & built environment (U.S. Department, 2018). The assessment

Social network and social connectedness are important to the health of not only individual human beings but also the community and even the entire society. However, the connection among people had been declining for years. As Robert Putnam analyzes in his “Bowling Alone: America’s Declining Social Capital,” America’s national election turnout declines, possibly implying the decline in civic engagement and even the democracy. He stresses the importance of the traditional, face-to-face interactions

as management of care, coordination with multiple specialty providers, and impact on family income, family functioning, and sibling adjustment. The additional stress of managing and coordinating care for CSHCN may have negative impacts on caregiver health. Parents of CSHCN are uniquely qualified to help each other, and parent-to-parent support has been shown to be a powerful stress-buffer for many caregivers of CSHCN. Local problem: Parent support groups are not currently available to parents of children

drug abuse." While a considerable amount of time, resources, and attention are focused on the problems associated with illicit drugs, prescription drug abuse is "an increasing problem," with very serious consequences for individuals, families, and communities (MayoClinic Staff). The United States Office of National Drug Control Policy claims, "Prescription drug abuse is the Nation's fastest-growing drug problem, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified prescription drug abuse

care to all parts of the population within the community is critical. However, this objective is not always met because of the challenges inherent in the community, especially those relating to culture. Culture is situated at core of the factors that have a major impact on the healthcare. Research has indicated that the United States, including big states such as Florida, is characterized by major cultural differences with implications on the health care system (Ko, Murphy & Bindman, 2015). Among

Report 2012 found that both new and used car buyers were most interested in using online content to book a test drive and to receive helpful tips; while used car buyers were far more interested in accessing a virtual tour of the car interior, and viewing comparison tables and safety specs than the new car buyers. From traditional media outlets—such as TV, newspapers, magazines and radio—to still-developing online and mobile platforms, all are used to promote car buying by market managers. While

Funding: Online Grant Proposals Submitting a grant proposal is a time consuming and difficult process that can be made more efficient and effective by completing these proposals online instead of the time-honored process of submitting proposals on paper. Comparing Foundations that solicit grant proposals online can be a daunting prospect, however with time and research the online process can be made simpler for not only the requester but for the grantor. Applying a sound strategy to the online grant

what users are doing when they post photo updates of their workouts, and diets, along with joining online groups to encourage each other to maintain healthy lifestyles. Interesting to note, “The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified a lack of encouragement, support, or companionship from family and friends as a major barrier to physical activity. To overcome this barrier, online social networks are now actively leveraging principles of companion social support in novel ways

PART A The Detrimental Effects of Littering This essay is going to discuss the detrimental effects of littering by introducing the menaing of littering. Then it will discuss about the effects of littering to wildlife, health and communities. The essay also provides suggestion to combat littering and illegal dumping of trash and waste. Littering is the careless and casual disposal of trash or waste, often along roadways and in other public places. It may include items as large as