Develop a plan for healthcare advocacy

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Assignment:

Develop a plan for healthcare advocacy.

Instructions:

In this unit, you will communicate a healthcare advocacy plan. Contact either a local healthcare agency (i.e., County Health Department, etc.) or healthcare facility (i.e., clinic, hospital, or nursing home) to discuss 2-3 healthcare issues affecting the local community in Chicago. (please note Chicago is has many issues - racial equity, poverty mental health - include these specific issues.

In addition present a healthcare advocacy plan that addresses racial inequities, poverty and mental health. Explain the issues facing the community, possible methods to alleviate the concern, and how to ethically advocate for the respective population. include five reasons. You are required to research the specific issues presented with credible sources (e.g., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute of Health, Census Bureau, etc.). Provide a summary of your findings, including at least 3 credible references to support your memorandum.

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