Category: Health

  • Determinants of Oral Health Inequalities

    Table of Contents Introduction Issues that lead to oral health inequalities The Solution Conclusion References List Introduction Dental health is linked in a great way to the general health of the whole body. The idea behind good oral health is not just in having sparkling white teeth. Studies have linked bad body health to oral…

  • Anthem Blue Cross: Strategic Healthcare Planning

    Table of Contents Introduction TOWS Matrix: Analyzing Organizational Structure Strategic Organizational Plan for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield References Introduction The environment analysis and TOWS matrix both contribute to creating a strategic plan for an organization since they synthesize the factors that influence the operations. The external components of an industry (such as major trends)…

  • Cholera Outbreak in Sierra Leone: Evaluating Public Health Interventions

    Executive Summary This paper is a policy brief that explains the urgency of evaluating public health interventions introduced during the 2012 cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone. The problem statement stems from the failure of health agencies and public health stakeholders to follow up on the progress of past health interventions meant to improve community response…

  • Importance of Bone Health

    The article under consideration is written by Jane E. Brody and entitled “One broken bone? You may be at risk for another.” Brody (2021) draws readers’ attention to their bone health, with the focus on middle-aged people and the elderly. The author states that people who have fractures in their 50s or 60s have to…

  • Native Americans’ Mental Health

    Table of Contents Abstract Background Aim and Purpose Research Method Review of Literature Implications for Nursing Practice Conclusion References Abstract Native Americans tend to acquire mental illnesses more often than other cultural groups that live in the USA. Suicide and depression rates among these indigenous peoples are growing. Native Americans are reluctant to seek help…

  • Patient Satisfaction in Health Care

    Table of Contents Introduction Evaluation of Research Methods Conclusion References Introduction The research problem that the authors of the selected article sought to answer in their research is on how to improve the level of patient satisfaction in the delivery of health care within medical homes and other health care organizations. The research questions that…

  • The New Horizons Community Mental Health Center

    Introduction The New Horizons Community Mental Health Center serves the diverse population of Miami, FL, which predominantly includes Hispanic, White American, African American, and Haitian clients. Patients with depression constitute a large part of the population that the Center serves, but the Center’s health providers have been reporting issues in determining the treatment for certain…

  • The Health History and Physical Assessment

    Nursing assessments of patients can be discussed as well-structured activities which are based on following a certain protocol (Clarke, 2014). The effectiveness of a health and physical assessment can influence the quality and appropriateness of the proposed treatment (Kohtz, Brown, Williams, & O’Connor, 2017). The purpose of this paper is to comment on the PowerPoint…

  • Overworked Healthcare Systems: The Case of the US and Canada

    Introduction In the 21st century, the world’s healthcare systems have been undergoing major transformations that stem from a variety of factors. First of all, the very understanding of medical care providers as a one-way avenue has been rendered obsolete. Today, this process is a dialogue between clinical experts and patients, who seek the most fitting…

  • Duplication of Healthcare Facilities Within Regions

    Hospitals operate in a unique market, which can be entered by distinct participants. Each separate institution, whether already present in a region or recently opened, can affect the functioning of other facilities from the same sector. As a result, such an area is likely to have multiple medical organizations that differentiate to a certain degree…