I think this is something great that can benefit my community. Being Cambodian and being knowledgeable of what chronic diseases are prevalent in the community gives us an opportunity to support and fight for something we believe will not only benefit our community but other communities as well. Therefore, I say YES to AB70.
Thank you so much for all your support Savang. With the support from you and others in the Cambodian community we can all make a difference in promoting prevention with funding opportunities. With funding opportunities we will be able to promote preventative measures of health and reduce health care costs at a state and national level. According to the 2010 Health Care Cost and Utilization Report, it states that health spending is the biggest financial issue facing the nation. Also, the 2007-2010 children’s healthcare spending reported that the spending on children’s health care is rising faster than adults. This does not surprise me at all due to children’s obesity rates increasing. However, if this bill passes, promoting prevention will reduce health care costs due to less people being sick and because money will not be spent on treatments.
Reference:
Health Care Cost Institute. (2012). Introduction to HCCI. Retrieved from
That is right, Chea. This bill will help all of the communities in California to fight to all of the other chronic diseases including diabetes. In future, I believe that this bill will go to the national level to build the national disease prevention programs for the people in United State.
I agree with you Ricky. This bill will definitely help all communities in California. In a public health nursing perspective, evidence-based preventative services are effective in reducing chronic diseases and are cost-effective and/or cost-saving at a state and national level. Public health nursing focuses on primary prevention which this bill focuses on as well. “On average, 42,000 deaths per year are prevented among children who receive recommended childhood vaccines” (National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council, 2011). With many more statistical findings showing reduction of incidences and mortality rates, we need to remember to consider logistical, financial, cultural, and health literacy barriers to integrate in the plan of care.
Reference:
National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council. (2011). National Prevention Strategy America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness. Retrieved from
This group is an example of nurses advocating for the betterment of us all. When nurses take the time to stand up - and say what they think in terms of current issues that affect the health and well being of everyone - they should be commended! They are an example of what all nurses should be doing - advocating for the health and well-being of populations (Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics).
I think this is something great that can benefit my community. Being Cambodian and being knowledgeable of what chronic diseases are prevalent in the community gives us an opportunity to support and fight for something we believe will not only benefit our community but other communities as well. Therefore, I say YES to AB70.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all your support Savang. With the support from you and others in the Cambodian community we can all make a difference in promoting prevention with funding opportunities. With funding opportunities we will be able to promote preventative measures of health and reduce health care costs at a state and national level. According to the 2010 Health Care Cost and Utilization Report, it states that health spending is the biggest financial issue facing the nation. Also, the 2007-2010 children’s healthcare spending reported that the spending on children’s health care is rising faster than adults. This does not surprise me at all due to children’s obesity rates increasing. However, if this bill passes, promoting prevention will reduce health care costs due to less people being sick and because money will not be spent on treatments.
DeleteReference:
Health Care Cost Institute. (2012). Introduction to HCCI.
Retrieved from
That is right, Chea. This bill will help all of the communities in California to fight to all of the other chronic diseases including diabetes. In future, I believe that this bill will go to the national level to build the national disease prevention programs for the people in United State.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Ricky. This bill will definitely help all communities in California. In a public health nursing perspective, evidence-based preventative services are effective in reducing chronic diseases and are cost-effective and/or cost-saving at a state and national level. Public health nursing focuses on primary prevention which this bill focuses on as well. “On average, 42,000 deaths per year are prevented among children who receive recommended childhood vaccines” (National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council, 2011). With many more statistical findings showing reduction of incidences and mortality rates, we need to remember to consider logistical, financial, cultural, and health literacy barriers to integrate in the plan of care.
DeleteReference:
National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council.
(2011). National Prevention Strategy America’s Plan for Better
Health and Wellness. Retrieved from
YAY for Public Health and PREVENTION!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support Katie :)
ReplyDeleteThis group is an example of nurses advocating for the betterment of us all. When nurses take the time to stand up - and say what they think in terms of current issues that affect the health and well being of everyone - they should be commended! They are an example of what all nurses should be doing - advocating for the health and well-being of populations (Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics).
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