Community Teaching Project. The project will include a community teaching
Students will be selecting, researching, and assessing a nonprofit community setting in their community using one of the following four topics:
Primary prevention/health promotion
Secondary prevention/screening for a vulnerable population
Disaster planning
Environmental issues
The following are considered appropriate nonprofit community organization settings:
Public health clinic
Community health center
University/school health center
Religious community (i.e., local church)
Community center (i.e., YMCA)
Adult/childcare center
Youth development organization (i.e., 4-H, scout troops, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.)
Senior centers
Food pantries (St. Mary’s Food bank, St. Vincent De Paul, etc.)
Community shelters (i.e., women’s shelter, women and children’s shelter, or homeless shelters)
Review the objectives and measures describes on the “Healthy People 2030” website, listed in the Topic 1 Resources, to assist in selecting a topic for the project.
Sample Answer
That’s a great project idea! Here’s how you can use the Healthy People 2030 website to pick the perfect topic and organization:
1. Browse Healthy People 2030 Objectives:
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Visit the Website: Go to the Healthy People 2030 website (https://www.healthypeople.gov/).
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Explore Topics: Click on “Browse Topics” to see the different health areas (e.g., Maternal, Infant, and Child Health; Injury Prevention and Control; Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders).
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Read the Objectives: Each topic has several objectives and measures. Read them carefully and look for those that resonate with your interests.
2. Link Objectives to Nonprofit Settings:
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Consider your Community: Think about the health concerns and needs specific to your community.
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Match to Organizations: Now, consider the organizations listed and see which ones might be working on programs related to the Healthy People 2030 objectives you’re interested in.
Here are some examples:
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Primary Prevention/Health Promotion:
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Objective: Reduce the incidence of obesity in children and adolescents.
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Organization: YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs, or school health centers (could have programs about healthy eating and physical activity).
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Secondary Prevention/Screening:
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Objective: Increase the proportion of adults with diagnosed hypertension who have their blood pressure under control.
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Organization: Public health clinic or community health center (often offer blood pressure screenings and counseling).
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Disaster Planning:
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Objective: Increase the proportion of communities that have a plan to prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
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Organization: Community center or religious organization (often coordinate community preparedness efforts).
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Environmental Issues:
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Objective: Reduce air pollution levels.
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Organization: Local environmental groups, community centers, or religious organizations (may focus on air quality awareness and advocacy).
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