Create a PowerPoint presentation of 15-20 slides (slide count does not include title and references slide) describing the chosen community interest.

Community Assessment Guide:

1. Community Description:

• Geographic boundaries (e.g., city, county, state)
• Population demographics (e.g., age, gender, race/ethnicity, income level, education level)
• Social and cultural features (e.g., religion, customs, traditions)
• Community resources (e.g., parks, hospitals, schools, libraries)
• Health status (e.g., prevalence of chronic diseases, infectious diseases, mental health issues)

2. Community Assessment:

• Identify community strengths and weaknesses
• Determine health concerns and risk factors
• Identify available resources and services
• Identify community partnerships and collaborations
• Assess environmental and social determinants of health

3. Interview Questions:

• What is your role in the community health/public health?
• What is the most common health concern in this community?
• What resources are available to address these concerns?
• What partnerships or collaborations exist to address health issues?
• What barriers exist in addressing health concerns in the community?
• How can the community be better served to improve health outcomes?

Remember to obtain consent and maintain confidentiality when conducting interviews.

PowerPoint Presentation:

1. Community Description:

• Geographic boundaries and demographics
• Social and cultural features
• Community resources
• Health status

2. Community Assessment:

• Identify community strengths and weaknesses
• Determine health concerns and risk factors
• Identify available resources and services
• Identify community partnerships and collaborations
• Assess environmental and social determinants of health

3. Interview Findings:

• Role of the community health/public health provider
• Common health concerns and available resources
• Partnerships and collaborations
• Barriers and challenges

4. Health Promotion Opportunity:

• Identify an issue that is lacking in the community and could be addressed to improve health outcomes
• Describe a potential health promotion initiative that could be implemented

5. Conclusion:

• Summary of key findings
• Overall impression of the community’s health status
• Recommendations for future actions to improve community health

Remember to cite sources appropriately using APA formatting guidelines.