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This is eighteen parts assignments. In 150-200 words each and with at list two citation/references on each part discuss the following

Part 1 An important competency in public health, according to the Association of Schools and Programs in Public Health (ASPPH) is health communication. Define health communication and provide an example of how it is used in public health. Explain how the community influences public health.

Part 2 The ASPPH identifies informatics as a key public health competency. Define informatics and provide an example of how it is applied in public health.

Part 3 Healthy People 2020 calls for the various sectors in public health to "to strengthen policies and improve practices that are driven by the best available evidence and knowledge." Applying an evidence-based approach to the work of public health is essential to meeting health goals and sustaining valuable resources. Describe the key elements of evidence-based public health (EBPH) and how they can be applied in public health.

Part 4 Describe an organizational barrier and a personal barrier to implementing evidence-based public health (EBPH). What are some strategies to overcome these barriers?

Part 5 Consider the following scenario: You are a program manager at a local public health department tasked with increasing physical activity of adults in your community. How would you begin the planning process? Outline five initial steps you would take in planning a strategy to address this issue.

Part 6 Describe an issue or problem in public health that could be addressed with a policy change, including: 1. Who or what is affected by the current state of affairs and in what way? 2. What needs to be done differently to improve the problem/issue? 3. What type of policy (i.e., city/county/state ordinance, business/organizational policy) would you recommend?

Part 7 There are several leadership models that can be applied in health care and public health. Of particular interest is the servant leadership model. What is "servant leadership"? How does it differ from other models of leadership?

Part 8 Review the assigned article "Character and Servant Leadership: Ten Characteristics of Effective, Caring Leaders." Which of the 10 characteristics of a servant leader do you think most apply to public health? Why?

Part 9 What is a community leader? Give some examples of types of community leaders in public health. What are characteristics of effective community leadership?

Part 10 Define professionalism. What behaviors and skills are needed for effective professionalism in the workplace? What professional behaviors and skills are essential to the work environment where you are working as health care professional?

Part 11 Describe professionalism in the context of public health. What skills, attributes, and behaviors are expected of the public health professional? What distinctive characteristics of public health would be necessary to implement in order to fully support your community?

Part 12 What is cultural and linguistic competence? How does this competency apply to public health? Why is this important to the practice of public health?

Part 13 The National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards in Health and Health Care serve as a guide to advance and sustain culturally and linguistically appropriate services within organizations. Review the CLAS Standards and identify one that most resonates with you, or is most relevant to your interests in public health. Prepare a rationale for the implementation of you selected standard.

Part 14 Review the "Correspondence of the 12 Ethical Principles with the 10 Essential Public Health Services" section of the assigned reading, "Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health," developed by the American Public Health Association. Select one of the 12 ethical principles discussed in the reading and describe a situation in which that principle applies in public health. How does this affect a public health practice?

Part 15 Topic 13 DQ 2 Review and reflect on the "Values and Beliefs Underlying the Code" section of the assigned reading, "Principles of the Ethical Practice of Public Health," developed by the American Public Health Association. Which of these values and beliefs most resonates with you or is most relevant to your interests in public health? Why?

Part 16 There are issues in public health that pose ethical dilemmas because it is necessary to weigh the concerns of both the individual and the community. Describe an example of a public health ethical dilemma. What is the primary public health interest in this example?

Part 17 Systems thinking in public health examines the relationship between systems and behavior. What is an example of a system in public health? How does this system impact behavior of the individual?

Part 18 Describe an example of systems thinking applied in public health. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this approach?