Assignment 1 -
Summative Discussion Board
Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:
- What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
- How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
- What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
- The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about his or her Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
- What did you learn from your classmate's posting?
- What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
- What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
- What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Assignment 2 -
Examine and research 1 chronic disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, obesity) and write a paper that discusses the following:
- A comparison of 2 health care policies that are in place (either at the state or federal level) that address the disease
- The impact the disease has had on the U.S. population and health care system as a whole
- Strategies that are in place to educate and promote prevention of the disease through public health at the federal and state levels
- Any challenges and progress to date that has been made in preventing and reducing health risks associated with the disease
- 2-3 strategies that may increase awareness, education, and prevention of that disease
Note: Use APA style and at least 4 scholarly references.