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The journal entries reflect a student's evolving understanding of health, emphasizing its definition as a state of complete well-being beyond just the absence of disease. The student expresses a commitment to advocating for holistic approaches in public health, recognizing the importance of addressing health disparities and social inequities. They plan to apply this knowledge in their future roles by fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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Journal 1

The journal entries reflect a student's evolving understanding of health, emphasizing its definition as a state of complete well-being beyond just the absence of disease. The student expresses a commitment to advocating for holistic approaches in public health, recognizing the importance of addressing health disparities and social inequities. They plan to apply this knowledge in their future roles by fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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Journal Entry 1

Journal Entry 1

Lyfe S.Y. Thomas

Arizona State University

March 21, 2025


JOURNAL ENTRY 2

Journal Entry 1

The lesson material this week did not surprise me as much as I anticipated. This is

because some of the concepts discussed were somewhat familiar from my previous Health Care

Related courses. However, I did come away with a deeper understanding of the definition of

health. According to the World Health Organization (2025), health is defined not only as the

absence of disease but also as a state of complete physical, emotional, and social well-being.

This broader definition emphasizes and serves as a reminder for me that health extends beyond

just physical conditions and medical diagnoses; it encompasses the overall quality of life

individuals experience. Recognizing the connections between physical health, emotional

resilience and social connection is crucial. Each plays a role in our daily lives, influencing our

overall well-being and ability to function effectively in society. For instance, someone may be fit

physically but struggle emotionally, which can affect their everyday encounters and ultimately

their quality of life.

The articles by Martin‐Howard and Farmbry (2020), Schneider et al. (2021), and Sokol et

al. (2019) have reaffirmed my goals and responsibilities as a public health professional. I am

committed to advocating for holistic, multifaceted approaches to community health. Rather than

oversimplifying complex issues or providing quick fixes, it is my duty and personal obligation to

recognize and address the imbalances, inequalities, and recurring injustices that affect health

outcomes. By understanding health in this collaborative way, I can better appreciate the

importance of holistic care and the need to consider all aspects of a person’s life in promoting

well-being. This reinforces the idea that effective health care should not only treat illness but also

support individuals' overall health across all dimensions.


JOURNAL ENTRY 3

I can effectively apply this knowledge to enhance my future personal and professional

roles by fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals. For example, as a patient care

coordinator and eventually as a NICU nurse, I will work closely with an interdisciplinary care

team that may include doctors, nurses, social workers, and therapists. This collaborative

approach will ensure that patients receive comprehensive care tailored to their specific needs.
JOURNAL ENTRY 4

References

Martin‐Howard, S., & Farmbry, K. (2020). Framing a Needed Discourse on Health Disparities

and Social Inequities: Drawing Lessons from a Pandemic. Public Administration Review,

80(5), 839–844. https://doi.org/10.1111/puar.13265

Schneider, H., Olivier, J., Orgill, M., Brady, L., Whyle, E., Zulu, J., Sebastian, M. S., & George,

A. (2021). The Multiple Lenses on the Community Health System: Implications for

Policy, Practice and Research. International Journal of Health Policy and Management,

11. https://doi.org/10.34172/ijhpm.2021.73

Sokol, R., Austin, A., Chandler, C., Byrum, E., Bousquette, J., Lancaster, C., Doss, G., Dotson,

A., Urbaeva, V., Singichetti, B., Brevard, K., Wright, S. T., Lanier, P., & Shanahan, M.

(2019). Screening Children for Social Determinants of Health: A Systematic Review.

Pediatrics, 144(4), e20191622. https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2019-1622

World Health Organization. (2025). Constitution of the World Health Organization. World

Health Organization. https://www.who.int/about/governance/constitution

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