Toward+Community+Health

No, I did not see evidence of this. Elizabethton rates of violence are below the state average. One thing that I did not notice on my drive around town nor have I noticed at any other time is the presence of bars or drinking saloons. I know that Elizabethton has restaurants that offer alcohol, but it struck me as interesting and alluring that the city has more wholesome, down-home feel and portrays the simple life People are concerned about the economy and about how jobs are getting scarce, and prices are getting higher. Getting affordable healthcare is a major issue, but most people are not in favor of the proposed healthcare reform. People are worried about the future for their children and grandchildren.
 * Is there evidence of vandalism or violence? **
 * What is missing from your community? **
 * Employment and Healthcare **

According to the statistics pages, Carter County is above the state average in the following three categories: The number one consideration for the three problems mentioned above is People are prone to follow their ancestors in many types of habits including smoking, overeating and mental health outlook. Many programs that teach the danger that accompanies these three problems are being created and carried out in Tennessee schools and healthcare organizations currently. There is hope that future generations will learn more healthy lifestyles as children and will carry the ideas through to adulthood and pass them on. Work with various groups such as senior citizens and families to offer free blood sugar, blood pressure checks Get creative about incorporating fun activities for the community relating to fitness
 * After your assessment identify the top three ‘needs’ for the community. **
 * adult smoking
 * adult obesity
 * poor mental health days.
 * Give suggestions on how you as a nurse working with this community might help the community to address the ‘needs’. **
 * EDUCATION
 * FREE SCREENING
 * GET PEOPLE MOVING
 * CONTINUE THE CAMPAIGN TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE HAZARDS OF SMOKING
 * GET OUT IN THE COMMUNITY WITH INFORMATION AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS
 * BE VISIBLE, BE A MODEL TO SHOW PEOPLE THAT IT CAN BE DONE