Discussion 6 RESPONSE- Community

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST OF A CLASSMATE IN 100 WORDS, Remember that your posts must be substantive and contribute to the dialogue that is taking place and Response posts must offer at least TWO new piece of information or insight.

Classmate Post:

Option 1. I found out that 13.7% of the population in my area (Hillsborough County) lives below poverty level. They are the most vulnerable population because these people are most likely to have poor housing conditions and have greater health risks. Also, they are most likely to have barriers obtaining health care which can lead to frequent hospitalizations. However, there are various resources available. Hillsborough County Health Department Immunization program offers immunizations for children and adults. Dental services are also available. Various services are also available for HIV-infected individuals, including clinical, oral health, case management, lab services. Mental health, women’s health, Hepatitis C treatment, and dermatology services were recently added. Nutrition programs are available for Women, infants, and children. It provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care.

Reference

Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (n.d.). Programs and Services. https://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/index.htmlLinks to an external site.