Nur 405 Community Health Research Paper

Community Health in
Winchester California

NUR/405- Healthy Communities:
Theory and Practice
Karen Harriman
April 20, 2015
Lee Moquin

Introduction to the Family and Community

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Introduction of the Family:
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Six family members
Two of the children have history of Asthma, Status Asthmaticus
One family member has issues with Obesity
All family members have issues with Knowledge Deficit

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Introduction to their Community of Winchester California

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Racial disparities:
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Health concerns:
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Hispanic population and influences
Caucasian population and influence
Other races
Continued inability to meet the needs of the Community

Available Health resources to this Family:

My Philosophical and Ethical Approach

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Personal Philosophy
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