Community Health Concern/Issue

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.

Sample Solution

Community Health Concern/Priority Issue: Food Insecurity

Priority Population: Low-income individuals and families

Recent Community Report or Database:

  • Household Food Security in the United States in 2022: Current Status Report (USDA, 2022)

Recent Scholarly Article:

  • Food insecurity and its association with health outcomes: A systematic review (Pérez-Escamilla, Halcón, & López-Gómez, 2019)

Main Data/Information Related to the Community Health Concern

  • Food insecurity is a serious public health issue affecting millions of Americans.
  • In 2022, an estimated 10.5% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity at some point during the year, including 2.3% with very low food security.
  • Food insecurity is disproportionately high among low-income individuals and families, racial and ethnic minorities, and households with children.
  • Food insecurity is associated with a range of negative health outcomes, including chronic diseases, mental health problems, and poor child development.

Community Health Nurse Standard

  • Standard 1: Assessment: Collect and analyze data to assess the health needs and resources of the community.

Evidence-Informed Community Health Nursing Interventions

  • Community-based food pantries: Food pantries provide free or low-cost food to individuals and families in need.
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income households.
  • School breakfast and lunch programs: School breakfast and lunch programs provide free or reduced-price meals to children from low-income families.

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.

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