Discussion Post: Health Policy
Go to the following website by clicking on the provided, and select a county and a state (this may be the county/state in which you reside, attend school, or plan to live and work as an APRN). After reviewing the website and the health outcomes in the County Health Rankings for the area, answer the following questions in a few short sentences as part of your discussion.
• Briefly list the general statistics pertaining to a specific health concern that is on the rise in selected the city/county.
• How can the creation of a community health center program help to address this public health problem?
• What can you as a nurse practitioner and/or nurse leader do to influence policy innovation to resolve the problem?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.