Introduction Reed City, MI Population: 2,425 (2010 census) White: 2,264 (93.4%) African American: 38 (1.6%) Hispanic: 54 (2.2%) Median Age: 36.1 years Children ( ≤ age 19): 716 (29.5%) Total Housing Units: 1,136 Occupied: 1,007 (88.6%) (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010) map-of-reed-city-michigan-mi/reed_city_mi
Definitions Community “A group of people with diverse characteristics who are linked by social ties, share common perspectives, and engage in joint action in geographical locations or settings” (MacQueen et al., 2001, p. 1929). Community health nursing “Systematic processes to deliver care to individual people, families, and community groups with a focus on promoting, preserving, protecting, and maintaining health ” (Harkness & Demarko, 2012, p. 9). Community as client Working with individuals people, families, and community groups to affect change in the whole community (Harkness & Demarko, 2012).
Healthy People 2020 Health indicator – Increase the proportion of sexually experienced persons who receive reproductive health services Nursing role – Educate the population in reproductive health – Insure equity in health service
Community Health Risks Physical inactivity Poor Nutrition
Community Health Risks Tobacco Use Poverty/Unsafe Housing
Housing and Zoning Old (100+ years) ●Large lawns ●Well maintained Mobile Homes ●No lawns ●Well maintained New (< 10 years) ●Smaller lawns ●Well maintained Neighborhoods
Housing and Zoning Farm houses and barns ● Old (> 100 years) ● Rundown - broken windows ● A lot of space
Open Space Open Fields Many
Boundaries
Commons/Gathering Area Local bar Reed City Depot ● Rails to Trails Trailhead ● Chamber of Commerce & DDA ● Old Train Station Local Bakery
Transportation ● US-131 & US-10 ● Rails to Trails ● White Pine Trail ● Pere Marquette trail
Service Centers Parks: Many areas available by trails, picnic/play are not in use School activity: Limited signs of social gathering after school Many local doctor and dentist offices in town
Stores and Street People Farmer’s Market Local Supermarket Empty Streets
Signs of Decay
Race and Ethnicity White non- Hispanic 94.5% Black non-Hispanic 0.5% Hispanic 1.5% Two or more races 1.5% American Indian Native Alaskan 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010)
Religion and Politics
Health and Morbidity
Media
Conclusion - Community in a rural setting - Signs of decay throughout city - Poor nutrition and health habits - Population primarily white, non- Hispanic - Lack of use of parks and trails - Poverty and unsafe housing
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