HCS 472 Wk 2 Discussion Board

Due Thursday (20 pts)

Select a local area or community (your selection can represent your community) and conduct research using the following websites:

S. Census Bureau

Department of Health Services for your state

Your research should include the following:

Trends in the data

Geographical information

Other information you can use to determine the health needs of the community

Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following questions:

What information did you find that will support this week’s assignment? What will be the most useful?

Due Monday (20 pts)

Read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.