I explored access challenges through a comprehensive literature review using EBSCO’s database system. By analyzing geographic isolation, provider shortages, and Medicaid limitations, I uncovered how rural women face delayed or inadequate prenatal care. I also evaluated innovative solutions like telehealth, group care, and federally funded clinics to address these disparities.

Using a structured literature review across PubMed and ScienceDirect, I identified key risk factors driving diabetes prevalence among Indigenous populations in Canada. My analysis revealed systemic healthcare inequities, dietary transitions away from traditional foods, and socioeconomic disparities rooted in colonial history—all contributing to elevated disease risk and poorer outcomes.

I worked in a small group to conduct a scenario-based needs assessment focused on a young mother in Athens, Georgia diagnosed with leukemia. Through detailed analysis of health, cultural, and economic barriers—including Medicaid gaps, childcare burdens, and transportation issues—we mapped local resources and proposed sustainable, community-driven solutions to improve care access and emotional support.

Georgia’s rural hospitals face significant risk of closure due to uncompensated care, workforce shortages, and outdated infrastructure. This memo evaluates three policy options—Medicaid expansion, rural workforce incentives, and hospital stabilization—and concludes that full Medicaid expansion offers the most comprehensive and sustainable solution. By reducing uncompensated care and stabilizing hospital finances, expansion would strengthen Georgia’s healthcare system and protect access for vulnerable rural communities. Through writing this memo, I learned how to translate complex health policy challenges into clear, actionable recommendations. I practiced framing a problem statement that connects data to systemic issues, and I gained experience in weighing policy options not only for effectiveness but also for cost and political feasibility. Most importantly, I saw how evidence-based analysis can be persuasive when it is concise, structured, and tied directly to community needs. This process reinforced the importance of clarity, fairness, and grounding recommendations in both data and ethical responsibility, skills that will continue to shape my approach to health policy and program design.

The technical manual on college student mental health outlines common disorders—depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, and substance use—while emphasizing their impact on academics, relationships, and health. It explains causes such as academic pressure, financial stress, and identity exploration, and offers coping strategies like self-care, peer support, and use of campus resources. Writing this manual taught me how to present complex, sensitive topics in clear, accessible language. I learned to connect research with real student experiences, balance evidence with empathy, and organize information so it empowers students to recognize symptoms, support peers, and seek help.

The infographic highlights key innovators in public health and medicine, emphasizing their contributions to prevention, equity, and systems change. It showcases figures who advanced areas such as epidemiology, health education, and rural care delivery, illustrating how individual leadership can reshape healthcare access and outcomes. The design organizes information visually to make complex achievements more accessible and memorable. Creating this infographic taught me how to distill detailed research into clear, engaging visuals that communicate impact at a glance. I learned to balance accuracy with simplicity, ensuring that each innovator’s contribution was represented fairly while still fitting into a cohesive narrative. The process reinforced the importance of visual communication in health promotion—showing that data and history can be more persuasive when presented in a way that is both informative and approachable.