Select your local health department and analyze the responsibilities of the department.

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Research a federal governmental organization related to healthcare, such as FEMA, FDA, NIH, CDC, or HHS. It is important to note that some federal agencies are interconnected and work collaboratively; therefore, it might be advantageous to compare and contrast roles and responsibilities of your selected organization.

Based on the above information:

• Describe the organization’s mission. Relate its stated mission to its activities. Include information to address their roles and responsibilities and provide a clear definition as to the charge of the federal agency.
• Select one of the following public health issues and describe 2–3 important activities of the organization to address the issue: infant mortality rates, reducing heart disease, infectious diseases, or airborne pathogens.
• Examine resources utilization by the organization, particularly resources relevant to the selected public health issue.
• Evaluate the organization’s effectiveness in decreasing/improving the selected public health issue.
• Propose 2–3 strategies or an action plan of public health priorities for your specific organization in the twenty-first century to create a healthier nation.

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your assignment should be addressed in a 2- to 3-page document.

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• Week 2 Discussion 

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  Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.

  In 2014, there was an Ebola outbreak in West Africa—Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. Using the resources from the World Health Organization (WHO) (Ebola Data and Statistics).

  • Explore statistics relating to this outbreak and create a summary table of current, confirmed cases per country and current confirmed deaths per country.
  • Assume the role of a public health manager and list lessons learned and at least three salient decision-making strategies that you would use to improve response strategies.

  To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

  Your initial posting should be addressed at 300-500 words. Submit your document to this Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Be sure to cite your sources using APA format.

  Respond to your peers throughout the week. Justify your answers with examples, research, and reasoning. Follow up posts need to be submitted by the end of the week.

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• Week 2 Project 

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  Read the following article: Immunization Information Systems to Increase Vaccination Rates: A Community Guide Systematic Review

  One of the primary aims of public health is to promote prevention and reduce the incidence of preventable diseases. Vaccination is an effective method to curb disease outbreaks. Immunization information systems (IISs) are databases in which information regarding vaccination rates is consolidated. These systems are useful not only to tailor vaccination schedules for individual patients, but also to monitor community vaccinations and guide public health promotion activities. Based on the above information, answer the following questions:

  • What research method was used to inform recommendations? Assess the pros and cons of this approach.
  • Describe the capabilities of an IIS system.
  • Summarize the conclusions drawn by the authors with respect to IIS utility to both increase immunization rates and reduce vaccine-preventable diseases.
  • Complete a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis.
  • Complete a political, economic, sociological, and technological (PEST) analysis.
  • Explain the recommendations you would make in a proposal to executive leaders of your organization regarding whether or not to participate.

  To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.