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1. Week 2 Discussion 226
Week 2 Discussion 226Week 2 Discussion 226Analyze at least 3 classmates’ comments into
one new comment of your own. You must analyze/synthesize viewpoints and assumptions
of classmates and experts.(ALLEN). By identifying and articulating the common
interest,partnerships can be developed to promote the shared goals. (NBCH, Jan
2014) That right there is one of the first steps to take in assisting a campaign with a similar
health agenda as your own. Before that do a little research on other campaigns or
organizations. Once identified build a relationship with members involved in the campaign
to build trust. At this point it would be very important to cover the basics of what the goals
are, who will do what, and essentially plan and learn your place in the campaign. There will
be strengths and weaknesses on both sides of the spectrum but that is where good planning
and teamwork will help everybody involved. An example for this can be that they have
done all the research on a subject and you know a little as well but you have relationships
already built in the community to help get the campaign more momentum. I use this
example because there could be a much larger campaign going on that is being brought into
the city where you reside. A great example to show my case and point is the Partnerships to
Improve Community Health (PICH) and the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community
Health (REACH) programs funded by the CDC. (CDC, 2016) This is an interesting program
funded by the CDC but done by Health groups with projects in different communities. The
CDC has certain focus areas to be concentrated on that focus on reducing the prevalence of
chronic diseases. A good health education specialist will already have local contacts and
influence over some portion of the population that will be targeted in the campaign.As far as
which responsibilities and competencies of a Health Education Specialist assisting a
campaign, I have to say that all of them can. I say this because planning, training,
promoting, analyzing, adapting, finances, and all other aspects will be used before, during,
and after a campaign. The job of a health education specialist does not change due to
assisting a campaign rather than running it.(BOB). How can you assist a campaign with a
similar health agenda as your own? Week 2 Discussion 226I would do research and find out
who in the area would be the most influential in the area of concern and reach out to them. I
would volunteer my time and help in any way that I could. It is important to check with
different people to make sure that they want the same things that you are looking for. But
even if they do not agree with all your ideas getting the word out is the most important
thing in the area of health issues. One of the most effective things to do in support of
anything is something that most people do every day, talk to your neighbors, friends, family

2. and people that you work with. It is a great help if the people that you are trying to get to
support your views get elected into office and one sure way to help make that happen is to
ensure that your voice is heard. Get out and vote. Make appointments to go talk to the
representatives in your area. “The reason a lot of people do not recognize opportunity is
because it usually goes around wearing overalls looking like hard work.”( Thomas A.
Edison) It will take work but if you want to see something change you have to be willing to
put forth the effort.What responsibility(s) AND what competency(s) of a Health Education
Specialist does assisting a campaign fall under?Under the area of Plan Health
Education/Promotion, section 2.2 develop goals and objectives would follow with getting
the word out to the people. You must first have a plan of what you hope to achieve and what
the goals of what you would like to see happen would be. Be passionate Stand behind your
issues and know what it is that you want to see happen. (HESPA) 2015My process of
continuing to assist with the campaign would be targeting my audience and conducting my
research to see what age groups to interact with and how to interact, method of gaining
their attention based of things they seem to take interest in the most. I would do th at by
going out face to face and asking them questions on things they see are problems and ways
to help resolve them. Week 2 Discussion 226J(OHN). Next step would be to have volunteers
to join and team up with the subject matter experts and coming up with different ideas and
strategies a group that can help with the campaign ensure that the right message and intent
are being met. Having the local clinics and hospitals to help assist with any questions,
provide the necessary information to help educate everyone and teach them about certain
things regarding health and ways they can start implementing a healthier lifestyle. It is also
important to have people there whom provide a great influence in the communities like the
Mayor, parents, and healthcare staff members to help gain the interest of the
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