G Health TOPICS

ALL ANSWERS SHOULD INCLUDE:

· should be approximately 200 words or more.

· Cite sources within your comment to support your statements.

· Include at least one reference, properly formatted, not just a link.

TOPIC 5

I want you to fill-in-the-blank to the following statement. People would be surprised to know that ____________ (share something interesting/unique about yourself that people would be surprised to know).   

After answering the icebreaker question, please answer the following question in your Discussion response:       To what extent do you think cultural beliefs, values, and traditions may impact health education efforts? To what extent do you think cultural beliefs, values, and traditions may enhance health education efforts?     

Please answer both questions in your response and draw on specific examples from the Worlds Apart video clips that you watched in this module:

Worlds Apart: A Series on Cross-Cultural Health Care; Part 1  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5d_iPaUrWw Worlds Apart: A Series on Cross-Cultural Health Care; Part 2  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8u0fx7sa-Q Worlds Apart: A Series on Cross-Cultural Health Care; Part 3  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MkOiWJdoTI Worlds Apart: A Series on Cross-Cultural Health Care; Part 4  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlXd2ictsmY   

TOPIC 6

What makes a successful global health program? Discuss challenges and barriers to the creation, funding, and dissemination of global health programs. Explain how a past successful global health program has positively affected your professional field.

Topic 7

Compare and contrast the differences between the U.S. health system and one of the higher ranked countries based on The Commonwealth Fund report:  https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2017/jul/mirror-mirror-2017-international-comparison-reflects-flaws-and

NOTE: You may review interactive features, read the full report, or review the PowerPoint slides on the webpage to obtain details about the U.S. health system’s performance in comparison to other countries.

Topic 8

There are many ways to address global health challenges. Select an international organization and discuss its role in a recent global health outbreak and its future agenda based on your review of this organization’s priorities.