Assignment:

The Session Long Project entails you going through the process of influencing policymakers. Review the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council Advocacy Toolbox. Read the “Writing to government officials or lobbyists” and the “Opposing a Proposal” and the “Supporting a Proposal” sample letters. Additionally, read “Changing public opinion” for this assignment.

1. Using the same topic from SLP 1, identify the level you wish to write to (local, state, or national).
2. For this SLP assignment, choose whether you will be writing on “opposing a proposal” or “supporting a proposal.”
3. Choose three key elements from “Changing public opinion” page and discuss how these elements relate to influencing policymakers (one paragraph).
4. Discuss the role of collaboration in health communication and advocacy.
5. Write a one-page letter, that encompasses the information from the above 3 bullets (on “opposing a proposal” or “supporting a proposal

Expectations:

Note: The first two pages must address above items 1-4. The third page is a one-page letter on “opposing a proposal” or “supporting a proposal” and encompasses the information from your required readings.

Length: 3 pages, 4 required reading cited sources!

Required Reading

Barry, M. (2017). How to prepare a marketing communication budget. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/prepare-marketing-c…

Contra Costa Health Services. (2016). Preventing chronic disease: Launching a media campaign. The Community Wellness & Prevention Program. Retrieved on August 1, 2016 from http://cchealth.org/groups/chronic_disease/guide/m…

Fisher, C. (2015). Ways to reach a target audience. Retrieved on August 1, 2016 from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/ways-reach-target-a…

National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). (2017). Areas of responsibility for health education specialist 2015. Retrieved from https://www.nchec.org/assets/2251/hespa_competenci…

Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council. (2016). Advocacy toolbox. Retrieved from https://orc.okstate.edu/content/advocacy-toolbox

Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council. (2016). Writing to government officials or lobbyists. Retrieved from https://orc.okstate.edu/content/writing-government…

Optify. (2014). How to build a social media campaign. Retrieved on Retrieved on August 1, 2016 from http://www.slideshare.net/ArtilleryMarketing/how-t…

Schwartz, N. E. (2014). How to design an effective marketing and communications budget [Case Study]. Retrieved on August 1, 2016 from http://gettingattention.org/articles/195/planning-…

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). (2017). Health education specialist. Retrieved from http://www.sophe.org/careers/health-education-prof…

Unite For Sight. (2015). Health communication strategies. Retrieved on August 1, 2016 from http://www.uniteforsight.org/health-communication-…

Yerian, N. (2013). 5 ways to reach your target market online. Retrieved on August 1, 2016 from http://www.adherecreative.com/blog/bid/145373/5- Ways-to-Reach-Your-Target-Market-Online

 

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Week 6: Comprehensive Case Study on COPD, Heart Failure, Hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus

Review the following case study and complete the questions that follow. For this assignment, write your responses to each question as one narrative rather than separating your responses by question number. Include an introduction and a conclusion. Submit your answers using APA format, well-written sentences, and detailed explanations. Your analysis must be scientifically sound, necessary, and sufficient.

You must also include a bibliography of at least 3 sources (with at least one non Internet source). Your textbook may not be included as a source for this assignment. Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

Case Study

M.K. is a 45-year-old female, measuring 5’5” and weighs 225 lbs. M.K. has a history of smoking about 22 years along with a poor diet. She has a history of Type II diabetes mellitus along with primary hypertension. M.K. has recently been diagnosed with chronic bronchitis. Her current symptoms include chronic cough, more severe in the mornings with sputum, light-headedness, distended neck veins, excessive peripheral edema, and increase urination at night. Her current medications include Lotensin and Lasix for the hypertension along with Glucophage for the Type II diabetes mellitus.

The following are lab findings that are pertinent to this case:

Vitals

BP

158/98 mm Hg

CBC

Hematocrit

57%

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)

7.3 %

Arterial Blood Gas Assessment

PaCOâ‚‚

52 mm Hg

PaOâ‚‚

48 mm Hg

Lipid Panel

Cholesterol

242 mg/dL

HDL

32 mg/dL

LDL

173 mg/dL

Triglycerides

1000 mg/dL

1. What clinical findings correlate with M.K.’s chronic bronchitis? What type of treatment and recommendations would be appropriate for M.K.’s chronic bronchitis?
2. Which type of heart failure would you suspect with M.K.? Explain the pathogenesis of how this type of heart failure develops.
   
3. According to the B.P. value, what stage of hypertension is M. K. experiencing? Explain the rationale for her current medications for her hypertension. Also, discuss the impact of this disease in the U.S. population.
   
4. According to the lipid panel, what other condition is M.K. at risk for? According to this case study, what other medications should be given and why? What additional findings correlate for both hypertension and Type II diabetes mellitus?
   
5. Interpret the lab value for HbA1c and explain the rationale for this value in relation to normal/abnormal body function?
   

Refer to the rubric for more information on how your assignment will be graded.

Due: Sunday, 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time)

Points: 300

 

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