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Public Health Reform in the U.S., 2007.
A review of Alice Hamilton's autobiography, "Exploring the Dangerous Trades: The Autobiography of Alice Hamilton, M.D.", and the outcome of her work.
2,822 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 18 sources, MLA, $ 84.95
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This paper explores the dangerous trades and public health reforms in the United States. The paper examines Alice Hamilton's contribution to improving workplace environments by looking at her autobiography, "Exploring the Dangerous Trades: The Autobiography of Alice Hamilton, M.D." The paper describes the outcome of her work, such as the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which prevents worker abuse and protects American citizens from harmful work environments.
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"A rapidly industrializing American economy was a major factor in the poor worker conditions of nineteenth century America (Henig, 1997). Alice Hamilton and her contemporaries were working with industries that had not previously existed and products that had not previously been made. Zierdt-Warshaw, Winkler, & Bernstein (2000) found that Hamilton investigated the hazards of mining, as well as working with paint, dyes, rayon fabric, explosive materials, and rubber, among other things. These products were relatively new and businessmen were eager to exploit them. Also new to America were the thousands of immigrants who came to America in the nineteenth century. These immigrants often came with limited skills and language. As such, they were often asked to do the jobs that no one else would. Like the products they worked with, immigrants were also exploited by businessmen aiming to make a profit (Sellers, 1997)."
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U.S. Health Care, 2003.
An analysis of the shortcomings of the current health care system in the U.S. and its primary causes.
1,952 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines how the current U.S. health care system could be run a lot more efficiently. It looks at how better planning, coordinating, controlling and evaluating the use and allocation of health care resources could assist in improving its current state even though the goals of the system are quality improvement, cost containment, greater effectiveness and increased efficiency. It shows how issues such as prescription drugs, medicare reform, import of drugs, exhorbitant costs and and other causes that have left the U.S. Health care system in the trouble it is in today.
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"The cost of drugs is a big issue and simultaneously the cuts in prices, would in their estimate lead to reductions in research budgets that would ultimately be counter-productive. Companies would not be able to avoid the long and expensive process of testing and developing new drugs if they could not gain an adequate return from their sale. But momentum for a prescription benefit is growing, with the backing of the powerful American Association of Retired People, (AARP), which represents the grey lobby. And even Republicans in Congress are beginning to concede that something needs to be done about the cost of prescription drugs, even if they favour an extension of the private insurance system."
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U.S. Public Health Care, 2008.
This paper discusses public health action that addresses prevention of cardiovascular events, early detection, treatment of risk factors and early identification and treatment of heart attacks and strokes.
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the United States Public Health Service (P.H.S.) has taken the responsibility to find a solution with the growing epidemic of cardiovascular disease in our country. The writer notes that the success of the program depends largely on communicating to the public of the urgent need to prevent heart disease and strokes. It also relies on the nation's public health infrastructure to collaborate in supporting the necessary actions for its goals. The writer points out that prevention is believed to start from disseminating information regarding the consequences of poor diet and lack of exercise, and the truth on cardiovascular disease. The writer concludes that the success of this mission can only be attained if there is complete involvement of all community members, policy makers, and various sectors of our society.
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"The CDC seeks to protect the health of the general public by disseminating information and implementing ways to prevent diseases and infection. The NIH is the country's primary agency for biotechnical and medical research. Along with several departments and institutions, the US PHS aims to promote and preserve the general well-being of all Americans.
"The US PHS has taken the responsibility to find a solution with the growing epidemic of cardiovascular disease in our country. In 2003, under the leadership of CDC and NIH, the US PHS launched A Public Health Action Plan to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke, an umbrella program which aims to reduce the incidence of heart disease and stroke among Americans of all ages. The Action Plan based its goals on the objectives of the Healthy People 2010, a program that has been ongoing for 2 decades. It aims to increase the quality and number of years of healthy living individuals, and it further aims to eliminate risk factors for heart diseases."
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Health Care Reform in Three Urban Public Hospitals, 2003.
A comparative study of health care reform in three urban areas with the privatization of public hospitals.
22,710 words (approx. 90.8 pages), 47 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This complete 5-chapter dissertation examines health care delivery practices in three tertiary urban health care facilities to identify those components that were deemed important from a patient satisfaction perspective. A series of original graphs reflecting the results of a patient satisfaction survey are also included, as well as an original survey at the appendix.
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"Over the last 50 years, the healthcare system in the United States and abroad has undergone a series of rapid and significant changes. Some of these changes have been the result of innovative developments in medical science and technology that have benefited patients and have prolonged and saved the lives of millions. Some of these changes, however, have only served to limit patient access to prescribed treatment and diminished the quality of care. Research has shown time and again that a patient's perception of the quality of medical care being received is directly correlated to the manner in which that patient responds to medical care, with higher perceptions of quality providing improved outcomes over less quality care - even if these perceptions are not solidly based on fact. These patient-centered outcomes have assumed greater importance as the primary means of measuring the effectiveness of healthcare delivery. The patient satisfaction survey used in this research project was based in part from the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire developed by Linder-Pelz et al. for this purpose. Generally speaking, the measures of a clinic visit that were deemed important to a patient used in this instrument are comprised of: 1) doctor conduct; 2) convenience; 3) appointment getting; and, 4) the visit in general. Based on these findings, recommendations are provided to assist healthcare managers and clinicians in developing appropriate and effective patient satisfaction programs in any healthcare setting."
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U.S. Health Care Reform, 1994.
A discussion of the need for, the problems of the system, effects on emergency services, funding, Clinton proposals, insurance, benefits, universal coverage, a comparison to Canada, quality of care, access and reorganization.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 22 sources, $ 135.95
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"Hospital Emergency Departments in Crisis: Today and Tomorrow Introduction
This research examines the crisis affecting the delivery of emergency health care services in the United States in the 1990s. The current status of the health care system and its effects on emergency care is examined, and the probable effects of health care reform on emergency health care are considered.
Statement of the Problem
In the United States in 1994, health care insurance is unattainable for some people and unaffordable for millions of others (Weil, 1994, pp. 5.15). The same factors that cause health care insurance to be either unattainable or unaffordable also results in delays for the people affected in seeking..."
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Epidemiology and Public Health, 2007.
Discuses epidemiology and the debate about its service to the field of public health.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 34 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper addresses the scope of epidemiology and delineates the role of epidemiology in relation to public health. The paper relates that public health draws on epidemiology and many other scientific and nonscientific sources and, conversely, epidemiology contributes significantly to public health. However, certain definitions tend to confuse the relationship between public health and epidemiology. The paper then discusses why epidemiology should not be considered the sole scientific basis for public health and concludes that public health is far too complex to be considered merely applied epidemiology.
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Introduction
Epidemiology: Not the Basic Science of Public Health
Criticisms on Epidemiology in the Service of Public Health
Conclusion
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"The persistence of obstacles to attaining scientifically sound information about complex cause and effect relationships is perhaps the major limiting factor in epidemiology's contributions to public health. Although raised primarily by basic scientists and clinicians rather than public health advocates, this criticism is directly relevant to enhancing epidemiology's public health benefits. More, rather than less, focus on methodological rigor is needed if the field is to continue producing knowledge that will help guide public health action."
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Public Health Partnerships, 2008.
Looks at various types of public health partnerships using examples of two public health partnerships, "Dangerous Decibels" and the UNAIDS "Phones for Health".
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper begins discussing the various types of public health partnerships. This is followed by an examination of two public health partnerships that have current projects underway. The first is "Dangerous Decibels", a partnership aimed at promoting education of hearing loss among grade school children. The second is the recent collaboration of UNAIDS (a joint United Nations project on AIDs) with several private enterprises for the purpose of fighting AIDS in Africa through a project known as "Phones for Health". A conclusion is then drawn regarding the differences between these two programs, followed by an overall assessment of the topic.
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Abstract
Introduction
Types of Partnerships
Dangerous Decibels
UNAIDS-Phones for Health
Conclusion
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"Such brick and mortar projects highlight land use and geographic considerations and therefore local politics. That makes involvement in party politics a highly salient and legitimate activity for community development organizations. Their claim to represent the interest of a geographic community further propels them into political involvement. They often find themselves mediating or directly involved in politics as partisans in inter- or intra-community conflicts. Many such conflicts mobilize local politicians who may use their control over public spending for community development to reward supporters and punish opponents."
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Public Health Programs, 2002.
An analysis of financing public health programs.
4,720 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 121.95
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This paper looks at how current administration is spending money on public health programs and evaluates whether it is really enough. It analyzes whether spending money without restructuring the process in America is really going to have the sort of outcome that the country needs. It examines how the nation is becoming more focused on the ?what ifs? of public health care than on focusing on the state of public health as it currently exists due to factors such as biological warfare. It discusses the need for public health programs to prepare in case such attacks occur, but also the need of public health and safety to assist us with the world that we are living in today. A world where people are dying because they do not have access to funds, because programs and cutbacks are shutting the doors.
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"Governmental agencies may be advertising grant programs that may at first not necessarily look like public health type block grants. For example the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development offers grant opportunities often that end up keeping the public health infrastructure complete. The Department of Housing and Urban Development the Indian Community Development Block grant (ICDBG) program. ?The Indian Community Development Block grant program provides eligible grantees with direct grants for use in developing viable Indian and Alaska Native Communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and economic opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons. Eligible applicants include any Indian tribe, band, group, or nation including Alaskan Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos or Alaska Native village, which has established a relationship to the Federal government as defined in the program regulations."
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The Impact of Public Health Nursing, 2005.
An examination of the contribution of Lillian Wald, and the impact of public health nursing.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses how public health nursing has made a large impact on society, from its very beginnings. The paper describes how, under the auspices of Lillian Wald, one of the originators of the field, public health nursing was first introduced to the poor and indigent population and in the schools. Today, public health nursing has an impact across the social strata. This paper analyzes the impact that public health nursing has had on American society both in the past and in the future. It will focus on the early history of the field, largely concentrating on the contributions made by Lillian Wald. In addition, it will offer some brief discussion of significant events in public health nursing from the time of Wald until today.
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Public Health Issues in Urban Areas, 2004.
An examination of the public health care system in urban areas and measures that can be taken to improve it.
1,991 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper addresses the issues and problems related to public health that tend to be exclusively found in urban areas and how several cities have implemented programs to address the health care needs of affected residents. It looks at how, since urban areas tend to have more people with lower incomes, the unique problems of public health that exist include a higher percentage of people without health insurance, lead paint and asbestos in homes, AIDS and HIV, tuberculosis, and mental health issues. Furthermore, this paper discusses how different cities, with the help of the states and federal government, implement programs that will improve their public health system. These government-funded programs are often the only access these people have to health care.
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"There are numerous programs in Jersey City that are offered to assist people with mental health related problems. The most common services associated with mental health include, the Jersey City rape crisis center, bereavement groups, support groups for new parents and child abuse and domestic violence prevention services. These programs and services are offered by the Jersey Medical Center hospital and are available to people who need them. The goal of these mental health services is to help these people overcome the problems they are facing and to prevent these issues from getting worse by addressing it early on. The primary sources of funding for these programs are grants from the State of New Jersey and Federal government."
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American Public Health System, 2007.
An analysis of the improvements to American public health in the period between the Civil War and World War II.
3,164 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper presents an in-depth look at American urban history as it pertains to public health concerns. It focuses on the period between the Civil War and World War II. It particularly looks at the history of public health in New York City, Chicago, Newark and Seattle and how conditions have been improved in these cities to improve the overall public health of the citizens.
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Introduction
The Past
New York City
Chicago
Newark
Seattle
Conclusion
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"In Seattle, for example, the city implemented something called a Chlorine Boat. It was a boat that traveled on Green Lake and deposited gallons of chlorine into the water in effort to purify the water supply to that area. At that time the Seattle Health Department and Water Department worked in tandem to try and provide the purest water supply possible in the interest of public health. For many years before World War II Seattle allowed the Public Health Department to supervise and monitor the water supply."
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National Federal Reserve for the U.S. Army, 2006.
Examines the history of the formation of a national federal reserve for the U.S. Army.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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The formation of a national federal reserve for the U.S. Army was a slow process; it took many events and a few wars to establish and develop the U.S. Army Reserves as we know it today. This paper examines events from the Spanish American War of 1898, which led to the Dick Act of 1903, and two World Wars, and shows how the Army Reserve has been shaped and molded into an enduring legacy of military power.
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Introduction
War with Mexico
The First American War
Reconstruction and Industrialization
Military Reform
The First World War
Between the Wars
Preparing to Fight
World War II
The Korean War
The Turbulent 60's
The "Total Force" Goes to War
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"The first call for this new Army Reserve came in 1916 as a result of tensions between the United States and Mexico. The National Defense Act of 1916 established the Officers Reserve Corps, the Enlisted Reserve Corps and the Reserve Officers Training Corps. One year later in 1917, the initial Reserve organization, the Medical Reserve Corps merged into the Officers Reserve Corps. On April 6, 1917, America entered World War I. By the end of June 1917, there were 21,543 officer reservists and 35,000 enlisted reservists. Obviously, the contribution of the Reservists cannot be overstated. "
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Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Public Health, 2008.
A review of the concerns of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in public health.
1,668 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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The paper explains that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) describes an array of healing modalities whose time for serious consideration and integration into the present healthcare system may have arrived. The paper states that homeopathy is the most controversial form of CAM and discusses the biases claiming that homeopathy treatment is an an implausible treatment, but affirms that homeopathy is an important topic for public health. This is due to the affordability, accessibility and efficacy of homeopathic remedies.
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The Perception of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Conventional Medicine
Homeopathy: Medicine of the past and the future
Implications for CAM in Public Health
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"It is possible that unfounded accusations of quackery and the like are but a smokescreen that has been thrown up to blur certain facts about CAM's increased appeal. It is also possible that conventional health practitioners and the pharmaceutical industry are striving to monopolize treatment in the US. It is more likely however, that evidence-based research, which has become the pinnacle of standards for excellence in testing the efficacy and safety of treatment with drugs, is an improper testing method for CAM (Novella et al., 2007). CAM uses few, if any pharmaceutical treatments, and should be held to appropriate contextual standards for what CAM in general, and each therapy in particular, claims. Homeopathy, for example, displays effects that are vastly different than the action of drugs, and requires fundamentally different protocols from which to study and gather evidence."
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