Assignment 1 -

Summative Discussion Board

Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write at least 3 paragraphs on the following:

• What were the most compelling topics learned in this course?
• How did participating in discussions help your understanding of the subject matter? Is anything still unclear that could be clarified?
• What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information?
• The main post should include at least 1 reference to research sources, and all sources should be cited using APA format.

Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about his or her Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate's posting?
• What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
• What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.

Assignment 2 -

Examine and research 1 chronic disease (e.g., heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, obesity) and write a paper that discusses the following:

• A comparison of 2 health care policies that are in place (either at the state or federal level) that address the disease
• The impact the disease has had on the U.S. population and health care system as a whole
• Strategies that are in place to educate and promote prevention of the disease through public health at the federal and state levels
• Any challenges and progress to date that has been made in preventing and reducing health risks associated with the disease
• 2-3 strategies that may increase awareness, education, and prevention of that disease

Note: Use APA style and at least 4 scholarly references.