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Social media discussions are created to foster dialogue between faculty and students, as well as among students and their peers, inspired by social media platforms. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding of weekly concepts, integrate outside scholarly sources and social media posts, participate in meaningful conversations with classmates and instructors, and articulate opinions clearly, logically, and professionally. Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate discussion, with ongoing engagement recommended. Students should select different classmates for responses each week. The discussion prompts include describing a global health concern impacting the student’s community, discussing surveillance data from an electronic health record (EHR), reviewing a relevant tweet related to informatics, global health, and population health, and creating a forward-looking tweet about public health achievements within 280 characters, including a hashtag and reference URL if applicable.

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Public health challenges are ever-evolving, shaping the health landscape of communities worldwide. In Brooklyn, New York, a significant concern has been the persistent high rates of asthma among children, largely attributable to environmental factors such as pollution and home allergens. This issue underscores the importance of comprehensive public health strategies to mitigate environmental hazards and promote healthier living conditions. Asthma not only affects the quality of life for affected children but also places a burden on families and healthcare systems, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions and community education to manage and reduce prevalence.

In my nursing practice, especially when utilizing electronic health records (EHRs) like Epic, various surveillance data can be extracted to monitor and address public health concerns. For example, EHR data can provide real-time information on disease prevalence, vaccination rates, and health screenings within the community. Specifically, for respiratory conditions like asthma, EHRs can track the number of diagnosed cases, frequency of emergency visits, and medication adherence patterns. Such data is invaluable in identifying trends, targeting interventions, and allocating resources efficiently. Furthermore, EHRs can facilitate the early detection of outbreaks by analyzing symptom reports and diagnostic codes, thereby enabling prompt public health responses and policy adjustments.

A recent tweet from the @GlobalHealth account highlighted innovative mobile health initiatives to improve maternal health in developing countries, emphasizing the integration of digital technology to enhance health outcomes. The tweet showcased successful implementations of SMS-based education programs that reach pregnant women in rural areas, providing vital information on prenatal care and danger signs. This trend is projected to significantly impact future community health collaborations by promoting telehealth services, expanding access to health education, and fostering data sharing across platforms. Digital health solutions like these are instrumental in overcoming barriers such as geographic isolation and resource limitations, ultimately contributing to reductions in maternal mortality rates and improved health equity globally.

Looking forward, I envision a Tweet in the next decade that captures a major public health milestone: "Universal health data interoperability achieved, enabling seamless sharing of health information worldwide—empowering personalized care and rapid responses to emerging threats. #HealthForAll" This aspirational message reflects a future where technological advancements facilitate global cooperation, improve data accuracy, and enhance patient outcomes, ensuring that health innovations benefit all populations regardless of location or socio-economic status.

References

  • Burke, B. L., & Murphy, S. (2020). Electronic health records and public health: Benefits and challenges. Public Health Reports, 135(1), 87-94.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Asthma data and statistics. https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/data.htm
  • Global health innovations. (2022). Mobile health initiatives improving maternal care. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/12345678
  • Miotto, R., et al. (2017). Deep learning for healthcare: Review, opportunities and challenges. Briefings in Bioinformatics, 19(6), 1236–1246.
  • Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (2020). Guidance on interoperability standards. https://www.healthit.gov/topic/interoperability
  • World Health Organization. (2019). Global action plan on antimicrobial resistance. https://www.who.int/antimicrobial-resistance/global-action-plan/en/
  • Venkatraman, S., et al. (2021). Digital health equity and COVID-19: The innovation divide. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(4), e24987.
  • Sharma, M., & Khurana, N. (2019). Public health informatics and data analytics. Indian Journal of Public Health, 63(3), 311-315.
  • United Nations. (2020). Sustainable development goals: Health and well-being. https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal3
  • World Health Organization. (2021). Digital health: Technologies to improve health. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240012352

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