Identify ONE “community health concern priority/issue” from the article you chose e.g., (food insecurity, homelessness, opioid overdose, teenage pregnancy, inequitable treatment in the health care system, etc.)
Identify the priority population that the article describes (those living in poverty, racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, people managing mental health conditions, etc.)
Next, research the Community health concern/priority issue. Identify one recent community report or database within the last 5 years, and one recent scholarly article from the literature on the topic. Describe the main data/information related to the community health concern. Be mindful of the use of inclusive, non-discriminatory language.
Identify one Community Health Nurse Standard and describe evidence informed community health nursing interventions that could be demonstrated to support the priority population (suggestion, explore the topic in your textbook for interventions).
Identify and describe three support services in community from the article, relevant to the topic of interest. Include the name of the agency, address, hours of operation, and a 2-3 sentence description of the services provided.
Community Health Concern/Priority Issue: Food Insecurity
Priority Population: Low-income individuals and families
Recent Community Report or Database:
Recent Scholarly Article:
Main Data/Information Related to the Community Health Concern
Community Health Nurse Standard
Evidence-Informed Community Health Nursing Interventions
Support Services in Community
The Greater Chicago Food Depository: 4100 W. 31st Street, Chicago, IL 60623; Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Provides food assistance to individuals and families in need.
The Salvation Army: 120 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605; Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Provides food assistance, shelter, and other social services to individuals and families in need.
Catholic Charities of Chicago: 721 N. La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60610; Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Provides food assistance, financial assistance, and other social services to individuals and families in need.