HLT 600 GC Week 4 Discussions

HLT 600 GC Week 4 Discussions

HLT 600 GC Week 4 Discussion 1 Latest

Why has Healthy People 2020 targeted the identification of social factors as a priority in its national health promotion campaign? How does this health promotion campaign communicate the role of social justice as part of its mission? Respond to two other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments. One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit.

HLT 600 GC Week 4 Discussion 2 Latest

Case Study: Miguel is a migrant worker who has injured himself while working in California as a seasonal employee. While on the job, he severely injures himself and refuses to seek medical treatment. Considering the social determinants of health, what factors do you think would influence his decision to seek medical care, and how do current policies affect his access to health care? Respond to two other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments. One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit.

HLT 600 GC Week 4 Discussion 3 Latest

The city council approves the placement of a toxic waste dump in a small, low-income community. The residents rarely attend the meetings and are unaware of the proposal. The approval will bring very little economic benefit to the community. The CEO of the company feels that, since no one attended the meetings, the approval is valid. Do you agree or disagree? Consider the principal of social justice and include recommendations for what should have been done prior to the council meeting to ensure that the decision was fair and valid. Respond to two other peers and provide additional insight and/or constructive comments. One-sentence posts or peer responses are not appropriate and will not receive full credit.