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Health Manager
A public health issue of importance in Redwood City, California is obesity. As of 2010, 37.4% of Redwood City residents were classified as being overweight or obese (Babey, et al., 2012). Because obesity is associated with a number of illnesses that can be prevented simply by reducing the obesity rate, it is important from a social ethical, and financial reason to help improve health outcomes for Redwood City. With about 75,000 people, Redwood City already has a wealth of resources and organizations in place that can work together to prevent obesity, help residents lose weight, and improve overall health outcomes for the community. The local and state health departments can also play a role.
The first tier of organizations that should be involved in a coalition includes all hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare organizations including private practices. Health care organizations can participate on every level of a public health campaign. For example, public relations...
Healthcare organizations provide the direct services, interventions, and human resources needed to combat the problem of obesity.
Second, the community needs to work with local schools and community centers in helping to raise awareness and educate residents. Because one of the target populations is children, it is important to propose new programs for physical activity at schools and community centers. These programs need to be supplemented by concerted efforts to make parks and recreation services safer, more accessible, and more affordable for all Redwood City residents.
Finally, the city council needs to partner with real estate developers and the private sector to make the community a healthier place. Redwood City already has a wealth of activities that parents, students, and all residents can participate in, but the city can do more to encourage walking and bicycle riding, while discouraging dependence on…
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