In every unit, I tend to have more of an interest in the medicine aspect and how they help treat patients. The medicines and cures that have been created and used since the ancient times till now are something I really enjoy researching and learning about. Some of the hands-on experiences I’ve had in health science were first aid and CPR. Although it was all practical, it still gave the feel of a real situation and helped me understand information about the medicines and quick response and action needed for a patient in need. When we were doing first aid in health science we practiced with false
I have chosen public health as my major because it is a dynamic field. I have a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and helping others achieve their goals. It is with great passion that I am dedicated and willing to contribute my service or skills to help someone in need. My philosophy of health education is very simple, to prevent, improve and educate the lives of individuals, families, communities, populations, and societies. Besides, there is no safer way to touch people’s lives than through public health.
I am currently majoring in Health & Human Physiology and am hoping to pursue a Master’s degree in Public Health. My goal is to use my experience with Type 1 Diabetes to find a job where I can help others overcome their barriers and live a healthier life, like I have learned to do
An individual for a passion to plan, implement and evaluate public health programs and policies. An individual that adapts to change. An individual that has learned to love and embrace working with different cultures and an individual that shows gratitude for opportunities. I believe these traits will make me a stronger and a distinguished public health
Ever since grade school, I was passionate about working in the field of medicine, and science. I enjoyed anatomy, medical spelling and terminology, and reading about the healthcare industry. Because of my passion for healthcare, I decided to to attend Health Sciences High. There, I was given the best opportunities, such as, medical internships and college health courses. My plans and goals had turned me into a mature young adult.
I became very sure of my quest to become a public health professional during my National youth service Corps (NYSC) year in my home country Nigeria. I had the opportunity of working as a medical officer in the very remote village healthcare setting. During my service year with the NYSC, I discovered that minor ailments, usually from infections, and some with fatal consequences, could have been prevented and many lives saved if it were not for the fact that those effected believed that the illnesses were evil spiritual afflictions or resulted from a curse by God. I was especially struck by the sight of a young child at the Children's emmergency ward with severe heel burns resulting from the superstitious belief that febrile convulsion was caused
Through the Summer Urban Health Fellowship, I will be able to understand the health disparities within communities allowing me to help my community medically one day to the best of my abilities. I want to gain new knowledge of the health disparities communities like where I come from, face. Currently, I am taking a class on the health in the Latino/Chicano population. This class has broadened my horizons. It has exposed me to how things such as race, social class, income, access to resources, environment, and many other things has an outstanding impact on the quality and quantity of health care they receive.
Clinical medicine and science are inherently inseparable entities. Scientific advances and discoveries will perpetually influence any career in the medical profession. This was an idea I learned early on during my undergraduate education. However, my own interest in science spans further than using it as a means to an end. The process of developing theories and conducting experiments enthralls me.
Being a student at a magnet high school, South West CTA, majored in dental studies was an eye opener for my current career choice, Health Sciences. In the dental major, I had the chance to learn about the anatomy, diseases, and physiology of the human body. The teachers gave us the opportunity to research about different health issues. By understanding health issues more thoroughly, I made a visual media project of urinary system infections. It consisted the cause, symptoms, and the cure
By comparing the Zika virus to the Dark Ages, it is evident that many conflicts result with similar endings. The Black Plague, the 100 Years War, the Renaissance, and other events consist of several issues like population changes and economic changes that result in the discovery of new technologies and other advancements. All of these issues tie together the modern day problem of the Zika virus with these specific events or time periods of the
On Friday, September 9th, Officials in Miami gave the go-ahead to begin aerial spraying the insecticide Naled to interrupt the transmission of the Zika virus being spread by mosquitos. The number of people infected through local transmission in Miami has risen to 15 as of Monday, September 5th. The number of Zika cases nation wide has been confirmed by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention to be a staggering 1,658 cases. All but one of these cases has been contracted through travel to Zika-infected areas. Over 400 of these confirmed cases involve pregnant women, seventeen of who have given birth to babies with birth defects and five of which have resulted in lost pregnancies.
The field also provides many environments such hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor offices. I prefer to specialize in pediatrics, so I can work with premature babies in a neonatal wing in a
Also the Zika Virus is not just in Florida “Zika Virus has been identified in several countries in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean since 2015 (floridahealth).” And “Outbreaks have also been reported in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific
The role of government to protect the health of pregnant women and their babies is by continuing to fund in the organization of contraception of Zika Virus such Planned Parenthood. By providing every pregnant woman in the organization, the fund will provide every pregnant woman or mother essentials needs to give their child a normal lifestyle. If the government continue to do so, it will help benefit those that are ill and prevent future pregnant women. This disease is preventable by educating everyone about what Zika virus is and can do to a body, wearing mosquito repellent and long pants, and travel places where there is no outbreak of
Social causation of disease is described as the origin of illness that results from social environment, social interactions, or social factors. On the other hand, biological factors are not the only cause of disease as social causation and presume that social factors such as socioeconomic status (SES), religion, and social networks have an effect on the severity of illness and mortality. The idea that social interaction and culture play a major role in the causation of disease has been present in social thought since the discussion of the interaction between politics and mortality. Social causes of disease can be divided into fundamental causes and proximate lifestyle causes ( Link & Phelan, 1995). Nevertheless, causes of illness can directly