Public health can be a dynamic force in a population
As you have learned, public health can be a dynamic force in a population if it is utilized correctly and managed appropriately. Using the information below, your final project is to create a public health system to serve the population given. You are the head of this new office and are able to establish your mission, vision, and values statements. You also are in charge of creating relationships, assessing community needs, and implementing plans that will make a difference. You will be given a total budget, but information on the community, what health entities currently exist, and key stakeholders in the community is your reasonability to find.
Areas that Must Be Addressed:
The relationship you will establish between your office and the state public health agencies.
The relationship and assistance you will provide to local healthcare providers.
Public safety programs you will create.
Human service and charity organizations you will create or engage.
Education and youth development organizations you will create or engage.
Recreation and arts-related organizations you will create or engage.
Economic and philanthropic organizations you will create or engage.
Environmental agencies and organizations you will create or engage.
How your budget was allocated.
Challenges in setting up and running an office for this population.
Your population is located in Central Illinois and within a township called Pembroke. Its largest village is known as Hopkins Park and is where your new public health office will be located. To start you on your research I have provided some links below to help you obtain some of the needed information regarding your new population:
http://www.city-data.com/township/Pembroke-Kankakee-IL.html
http://www.city-data.com/city/Hopkins-Park-Illinois.html