for employers to provide incentives for participation in health maintenance and wellness programs, gyms and exercise programs; and for hospitals to provide adequate follow-up instruction after discharge.
· Resources: Appendix A and the appropriate Web site for the disease selected
· Due Date: Day 7 [ Individual ] forum
· Review the final project requirements described in Appendix A.
· Select one of the following widespread health issues: obesity, congestive heart disease, diabetes, cancer, stroke, or COPD. If you would like to choose another subject, you must contact the instructor by Week Five and seek approval for that disease.
· Visit two or more of the following Web sites that are appropriate for your selected disease: o Center for Disease Control: http:// www. cdc. gov o Mayo Clinic: http:// www. mayoclinic. com o American Heart Association: http:// www. americanheart. org o American Lung Association: http:// www. lungusa. org o American Diabetes Association: http:// www. diabetes. org o American Cancer Society: http:// www. cancer. org o WebMD ®: http:// www. webmd. com
· Use a minimum of two of the above Web sites and four additional sources other than the text.
· Provide an overview of the selected health issue.
· Review at least one current program within your local K-12 schools, your employer, or your community that educates people about that disease. If you ‟ re not sure where to find HCA 240 Health and Diseases Course Syllabus Page 28