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Overview of the Every Woman Matters Program Congress founded the Every Woman Matters (EWM) program of Nebraska in 1992 in reaction to the enactment of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act. The program targets women aged between 40 to 74 years who have limited or no medical insurance and who earn a meager salary (Backer, Geske, McIlvain, Dodendorf, & Minier, 2005). To qualify for the program, a woman must be between the stipulated age limit and not a member of other health organizations such as Medicare, Health Maintenance Organization, and Medicaid. Once an applicant is registered with the program, she receives a variety of free screening services such as Mammogram screening, clinical breast examination, Pap test, and checks on blood pressure and weight (Backer et al., 2005). In addition, the program covers medical expenses on breast biopsy, breast ultrasound checks, referral for breast lump examination, and Colposcopy. The program also registers health facilities that wish to be providers of the program after paying a predetermined fee and signing a contract of one year. Among the numerous benefits enjoyed by members of the program include free or minimal educational chances about cancer, constant check-up reminders, and quality treatment at low cost (Backer et al., 2005). The EWM program was ineffective in accomplishing its desired targets and objectives. A major reason why the program failed is due to its lack of continuity, especially after the program enrollment. This is attributed to the fact that once a member is enrolled, subsequent coupon issuance is based on eligibility, an incident that makes most of its members fail to return for subsequent screening. Additionally, the EWM program failed to capture the Hispanic population who are the majority in the state of Nebraska, and enrolls more Native American and African women (Richardson, Tota, & Franco, 2011). The program also lacks adequate mechanisms to recruit and incorporate minority groups of women into the program. Furthermore, the policies of the program discouraged many prospective women from enrolling in it as it failed to give them perpetual insurance cover. The program’s policy stipulates that a woman would only be enrolled when aged 40-74 years thus locking out many needy women below or above the specified age (Backer et al., 2005). Regardless of these limitations, the EWM program has been successful in enlisting low-income earners and less skilled women thereby scaling down inequalities in breast and cancer screening in Nebraska. Other Successful Cancer screening and Prevention Programs The Black Corals cancer screening program in South Carolina together with the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) are examples of successful cancer prevention and screening programs (Feresu, Zhang, Puumala, Ullrich, & Anderson, 2008)
Drugs have always been associated with violent crime. The link between drugs and violent crime can take place in three ways: crime committed by drug users, crime connected with the production and distribution of drugs, or violent crime directly associated with the attempt to enforce drug prohibition (Friedman 1). Drug interdiction refers to the efforts taken by the government to interrupt the flow of drugs into and within the country. At the international level, the United States Coast Guard personnel are entrusted with the task of drug interdiction, by countering the smugglers at sea and preventing illegal drug shipments into the United States. Through drug interdiction, the destructive influence of drug consumption is reduced and the potential funding for terrorism through drug supply is also disrupted. Thesis: Drug interdiction helps to reduce drug-related crime by reducing the flow of drugs into the country and by disrupting the flow of funds into the hands of the terrorists. Drugs are harmful to society because of their direct link to violent crime. To check violent crime, the huge illicit drug market in the United States needs to be checked. The checking of the illicit drug market can be done by reducing the demand for illegal drugs, reducing the import of illegal drugs, and reducing the local production and distribution of illegal drugs. While reducing the demand for illegal drugs is not within the purview of drug interdiction, international drug interdiction helps to check illegal drugs by reducing the flow of illegal drugs
Introduction The essay is a comparison of architectural work of Frank Gehry. He is a Canadian-American born in 1929 living in Los Angeles, California. All of his works have elicited excitement; even his own residential home has turned out to be a tourist attraction. In 2010, he was labeled the most important architect of our age. Indeed, he is credited for a number of work such as Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, MIT Stata Center in Cambridge in Massachusetts, Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles to mention but a few. His works have been categorized as being deconstructivism (post-structuralist) as it goes beyond present modalities of structural definition. In most of his work, he uses unorthodox materials such as corrugated metal as well as chain link. The result is usually an unexpected twisted form which tends to break the general accepted building designs. As a result his, most of his works have been termed as radical, playful, sensual and organic. The paper only compares and contrasts two of his famous buildings “Guggenheim Museum Bilbao” and “Walt Disney Concert Hall”. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has been thought to be the greatest building of our time it is 24,000m 2 where almost a halve of it is dedicated to exhibition purposes. The building is characterized by twisted, lines that are curving as well as a series of interlinking volumes made up of limestone coated with orthogonal shapes while some are made up of titanic skin. A glass curtain wall complements this design making the building to be transparent. The color of the limestone was dictated by the match it will bring with the existing building, Deusto University. The glass used was treated to help protect the inside of the building from heat as well as radiation while making sure that light penetrated. Additionally the titanium which looked like fish scale added beauty to the building (Bucher 73). It is over 50 meters tall and well illuminated thanks to the wide windows. The space used for exhibition has 20 galleries having unusually irregularity, exhibition of huge art works and some having a classical proportion. The building also contains an auditorium accommodating 300 seating visitor, a restaurant, two cafes, a store and a bookshop. These block
Introduction The Korean War was fought in Korean Peninsula between armies from North and those from South Korea. The war began in the wake of June 25, 1950 at 4:30 AM and fighting proceeded until July 27, 1953. It is estimated that two million Koreans perished, majority of who were northerners. There was blame from both sides as to who might have started the war. The north, having been led by communist Kim Il-Sung, got help mostly from People’s Republic of China, and the USSR. The south, led by nationalist Syngman Rhee, got support from many countries in the United Nations, and especially the United States. The war ended with a truce and with devastating consequences. Even now in the 21 st Century, South Korea and North Korea are still officially and technically at war and United States still keeps troops in South Korea in case North Korea ever invades again. North and South Korea are separated by the 38th parallel. Causes of the Korean War As for any war, its root causes can always be classified as tangible and intangible. The Korean War had both of these elements. The only and main cause of the Korean War was the invasion of South Korea by North Korea in 1950. The annexation of the Korean peninsula in the early 1910 by Japan was also a possible cause because they might have developed some sections of Korea leaving other sections marginalized. After World War II ended, American and British forces set up a pro-Western country in the southern part of the peninsula while the Soviet Union set up a Communist government in the north (Hunt 35). The war, then, as can be construed was an attempt to use force to unify the entire peninsula under Communist rule. The Cold War was an important cause in the Korean War to be ignored when intangible causes are discussed. Relationship between the United States and the USSR had badly been damaged after the war. China joined Communism in October 1949. The President of the United States of America, Harry Truman , was very worried that other countries around China might also become Communist, such as Japan (Hunt 55). Thus in trying to maintain reputation, Truman spent a lot of money to make the American Army much bigger and Americans wanted to see this new powerful Army in action. Joseph Stalin ‘s people also wanted to see Stalin get better results in his conquests for popularization of communism. Stalin had just lost the fight for the Berlin Wall and wanted another chance to prove that he could beat United States; the Korean War was his chance and opportunity. How it epitomized Cold War The Korean War can be judged to have epitomized the cold war in very many aspects. The cold war was characterized by war of words and propaganda, economic sanctions and supremacy, the arms race and nuclear proliferation, space race and exploration. Even though the United States rejected MacArthur’s suggestion for use of nuclear weapons against Chinese troops, the North has been struggling to adopt the technology to possibly use it to disturb neighbors (Hunt 75). The emergence of South Korea as an economic power perhaps indicates that ca
The Rationale for Selecting the Topic Introduction to the Topic Technologies have entered practically every sphere of humans’ personal and professional lives, thus making a variety of functions simpler and more accessible. In healthcare settings, the use of technological advancements has led to a great number of improvements. One of such enhancements is the possibility to simplify the process of keeping and using patient records. Cerner is the information system used for making appointments and recording patient data within healthcare settings (“We understand your challenges,” n.d.). The reason for analyzing Cerner as an information system is to establish the benefits and limitations of using this technology in the dental care environment. Description of the Healthcare Setting The healthcare setting is a specialized RAK dental center offering a whole specter of dental services to its clients. Apart from usual services, the center performs dental surgeries and employs pediatric dentists who have been trained specifically for working with young patients. The clinic is open from 7.30 a.m. till 9.30 p.m., which allows serving the needs of all customers. Nineteen doctors and twenty-three dental assistants are employed at the center. Objectives The major objective of the project is to evaluate the information system used by the staff and to assess the possibility of employing Cerner at the dental center. To pursue this goal, the survey of employees will be conducted, which will show their attitude toward the application of Cerner, as well as their suggestions on the enhancement of this system. The researcher will also conduct interviews and perform self-evaluation measures. Significance The importance of the project is justified by the fact that the system in this dental center has not been evaluated before. Meanwhile, it is crucial to investigate the positive and negative sides of the information system since it has a great effect on employees’ work and, consequently, on patients’ satisfaction. Upon performing a detailed analysis of the system, it will be possible to mitigate its drawbacks. Literature Review Electronic Health Records: Cerner Scholars have paid due attention to the investigation of Cerner, as well as other electronic health systems, in various healthcare settings. The majority of research articles are focused on the analysis of Cerner in different medical environments. In their study of Cerner use in a large teaching hospital, Andersen et al. (2009) have found that the system comprises a variety of features, such as the possibility to order tests, view results, and manage medications electronically. However, the authors note that the ward space peculiarities and the devices available to doctors and nurses can limit the affordability of Cerner’s benefits (Andersen et al., 2009). Buchanan and Alexiou (2011), who have studied the use of Cerner ProVision Document Imaging, report that healthcare employees may experience difficulty bar-coding patient data and other documents, as well as managing the turnaround times of health information systems and securing quality at the same t
Historically, the Chinese often viewed their country as a cultural entity rather than a landmass. The relationships between people were based on the highly developed system of standards of behavior that addressed every aspect of life. Table manners are the very important part of the Chinese etiquette. There are hundreds of forms of correct behavior at table that have their historical explanation. The seating arrangement is the first thing that should be considered. As a rule, the hosts sit nearest to the door because they take care of foods and dishes. The guest of honor sits the opposite to the host, and eldest guests sit closer to the host. However, guests may vary in their closeness to the host, and even the young ones may be seated in better seats (Zhao and Wang 19). For the several thousand years since the pottery was first used to contain food, the Chinese ate separately with individual portions. Communal dining became popular only during the times of the Song Dynasty (Zhao and Wang 18). At that time, they adopted a new furniture with tables, stools, and chairs, and it was more convenient to sit around the table dining together. Besides, more and more new dishes appeared, and the traditional style of serving could not be adapted to them. Thus, the individual dining was gradually replaced by the communal dining. It is important to wait until the host or the eldest person begins eating and encourages others to eat. The younger guests may help the elders; a young person putting an item on the plate of someone older is considered to be very polite and serving (Newman 109). At communal diners, the host usually puts food on the guest’s plate, and it is rude to refuse the treat. Besides, the Chinese do not use the eating ends of chopsticks to serve someone or themselves from a common dish: the clean top ends are used for this purpose. Thus, the guest should not be worried about the hygiene (De Mente 77). When one takes food from the common dish, they should consider such proportions that everyone else will be left with an equivalent amount. Although it is commonly known that taking the last piece of food is impolite, it is appropriate to take the remains when a new dish is served because then the desirability of the remains is diminished (Cooper 182). One should refrain from making noise while chewing (Cooper 182). However, the slurping sounds are not considered impolite when eating soup. On the contrary, when sucking the air in, a person cools the dish and avoids burning the mouth. The sound of slurping is indicative that the soup is liked (Newman 110). Whe
Jane Austen is a unique author in English literature. Although she lived and wrote her masterpieces two centuries ago, her style remains an example to follow for many modern writers. Educated people in England and other countries often associate with Austen’s name the images of characters whom they remember and whose speech and ongoings they recognize in individuals living today. The novel Pride and Prejudice was the favorite creation of the author. When she received it after editing, Austen wrote to her sister, Cassandra: “I have got my darling child from London” (Battersby par. 3). Her evaluation of her own work was well justified – one of Austen’s contemporaries, famous playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan, noticed when he had become acquainted with the novel that it is “one of the cleverest things he ever read” (Auerbach 164). Pride and Prejudice is, first of all, a profoundly realistic representation of characters and tempers, albeit not of the English society as a whole, but of its privileged groups since the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 19th centuries. But the novel includes not merely the description of characters. With well-developed craftsmanship of an authent
The United States of America has always prioritized on security and economic matters. The highest priority of the United States on matters of security is to ensure that all the American citizens are well protected by the state from any form of insecurity, either internal or external. The safety and the safeguarding of human life have been termed as matters of priority. Over the years, the United States has been attacked severally by the terrorists who kill a lot of innocent Americans. To prevent any further attacks, the federal government has ensured that security remains a key priority. This has made the president become committed to the provision of ideal security in order to prevent any terrorist attacks and any related threats against the homeland security. The government has also ensured that through the cooperation with the other stakeholders it is in the position of prevent and provide mitigation response mechanisms. The national strategy on matters of security has laid a strategic plan that addresses the issues of security in the 21 st century. A report released by Fanez (2011) on matters of international security show that violence and organized crimes at the transnational level have been identified as matters of primary challenge that needs to be addressed quickly. Since this is a grave matter, the international community and the Central American governments have joined hands to ensure that the regional security is maintained. The different stakeholders have come together to ensure that citizens’ security is given priority and that the rates of violence are reduced. The economic interests and priorities of the United States government are to ensure economic recovery within the shortest time possible. This stimulation would enable the country to maintain strong ties with the international community and other players for economic development. The government intends to establish an economy based on transparency, accountability and responsibility among the key players. The government is working towards the improvement of the economy and a reduction of the high rates of unemployment and healthcare. By ensuring that the economy of the United States stabilises the U.S would be in a position to ensure that corporation exists with the international community. The economic policies of the U.S shape the other economies in the world and its wellbeing ensures that all other economies are operating from the same level. The aid offered by the United States to less developed nations assist in ensuring that economic ties exists as the debts are reduced and the level of standard of living is upgraded. International relationships have been ensured because of the economic interests of the U.S. The longevity of the US regional alliances is influenced by its cultural superiority, military strength, and the trading markets. These have caused imperialism in the region hence its long stand. U.S is a multilingual state that accommodates almost all the people in the wo
Abstract Military involvement in war creates tension to both militants and their respective families. This tension consequently results to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and thus the army has to responds to this problem. In the United States of America, the army formed a Military Master Resilience Training (MRT) to avert psychological trauma issues. This MRT program bases on the positive psychology principles, though to a certain extent, they somehow differ. Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) program based on positive psychology principles. Despite the fact that both positive psychology and MRT programs have a common goal, several differences including time spent in training, the performance assessment tools incorporated and the number of program elements each of them use somehow differ. Introduction The modern world suffers from several challenges including international civil wars, crime, and terrorism. While several service members and their families have managed to cope with the condition, majority experience difficulties in handling stress at a certain point. Due to this blemish, military and security systems in every nation are prepared for any challenging encounters. Tension is always surrounding service members involved in combat and their families (Cornum, Matthews and Seligman, 2011). For these soldiers and their families to remain resilient to the posttraumatic stress disorder that comes after or during war, MRT program is necessary. This program largely depends on principles of positive psychology. This essay seeks to explore the relationship between military master resilience training and positive psychology, by examining the similarities and differences in these programs. Overview on Military Master Resilience Training Military Master Resilience Training (MRT) is a U.S. based resilience-training program, which provides optimism education to non-commissioned officers. The training is specific for soldiers to ensure that combat members are prepared to have competence in mental alertness, confidence, self-awareness, and self-efficiency. The course is one of the most significant programs in the U.S. combat as it provides foundational support of the Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program (CSF). According to Reivich, Seligman, and McBride (2011), this program comes in three major components including preparation, sustainment, and enhancement. Preparation component began in Pennsylvania University of Positive Psychology. This component takes the first eight days of MRT training. The sustainment component, which underlines readying training program, emerged from research c
Introduction Nowadays, businesses irrespective of their sizes are searching for the customers and supplies for the labor and materials on a global level. They are also maximizing the advantages of growth in other countries. As a result, they are expanding their business activities to benefit from increased market opportunities. The full implementation of globalization and market integration has created chances for companies to expand their operations in the international economy. The increased global business environment has necessitated entrepreneurs and managers to consider cultural differences when approaching negotiation processes. Failure to recognize the cultural diversity of the targeted market will reduce companies’ success, increase barriers, and chances of failing in the international business. Organizations should consider different factors before establishing in an international market (Yuksel, 2012). The paper will discuss the factors that