Internship Presentation

Alyssa Daniel
 About Community Healthcare Systems
- Community Healthcare Systems (CHCS) is a
federally qualified health center that aims to
provide medical care to everyone.

- History: The first office opened in the year of

1995.
- Services: Internal medicine, women’s health,
behavioral health, podiatry, & family planning
- CHCS staff: receptionists, medical assistants,
nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and
health educators
- Patients at CHCS come from a variety of
socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and ethnicities
CHCS Mission & Vision Statements
● Mission statement: “To provide quality
healthcare services to our patients”

● Vision statement:
- “Promoting 100% access to necessary healthcare
services”
- “Empowering our citizens to choose healthy,
prosperous lifestyles”
My Role as an Outreach Intern

1. Helped assist with community

outreach events
2. Design flyers
3. Expand community networks
4. Conduct a health project
Middle Georgia State University Health Fair
The Planning Process

Public Health
Issue: Obesity

Lesson Plan
Audience

Conducted a Goals and

survey Objectives
 CHCS Employee Exercise Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHCSExercisesurvey
1. How many days a week do you exercise?
2. How much time do you spend exercising in a single setting (minutes)?
3. Do you follow a regular exercise routine?
4. What type of physical activity do you enjoy?
5. What is the recommended amount of exercise per week for an average
adult?
6. Do you feel that you get enough exercise?
7. Where do you prefer to exercise?
8. How important is exercise to you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
9. What is the main reason that keeps you from not exercising on a daily
basis?
10. What do you think would help you become more motivated to exercise?
11. What is you first and last name? Also please indicate your CHCS office.
Summary of Survey Results
● Many employees stated that they believe that exercise is very important to them in
helping to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However many are not getting the adequate
amount of exercise that is needed.
● The main reason that keeps employees from exercising on a daily basis is a lack of
time. Some employees stated that by the time they get home from work they are
tired and don’t have the energy to exercise.
** Walking was the most favored physical activity among the employees.
● Many employees favor exercising outside compared to going to the gym.
● Some employees said that if they had an accountability/ workout partner they would
be more motivated to exercise.
The Importance of Exercise in
Preventing Obesity

Alyssa Daniel
Goals & Objectives
Goal #1: Increase employees’ knowledge of the importance of exercise in improving health
and preventing obesity.
- Objective: By the end of April 2023, employees will understand how to stretch and
engage in aerobic activities.
- Objective: By the end of April 2023, employees will know the recommended exercise
guidelines for adults.
Goal #2: Encourage employees to apply the information learned from my project to their
everyday lives.
- Objective: By the end of April 2023, employees will understand practical ways to
increase their physical activity.
- Objective: By the end of April 2023, employees will create a SMART goal to help them
stick to a regular exercise routine.
Strategies To Achieve Goals and Objectives
● Health Communication Strategies
- Print material
- Social media

● Health Education Strategies

- Discussion
- Group work
 Public Health Issue: Obesity
● In the United States, approximately one-third of adults are living with
obesity.

● “Obesity is an excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissues and is

defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 and above” (Niemiro, G.
M., Rewane, A., & Algotar, A. M. (2022).

● One of the key factors in losing weight is to decrease the presence of

body fat.

● Methods that decrease body fat:

- Exercise
- Dietary changes
Centers for
Disease
Control and
Prevention,
2023
Obesity increases the risk for…
● High blood pressure
● High blood cholesterol
● Diabetes
● Joint problems
- Osteoarthritis
● Breathing issues
- Sleep apnea
Adult BMI Categories
● BMI < 18.5 = Underweight
● BMI 19---24 =Healthy weight range
● BMI 25 --- 29 = Overweight range
● BMI 30 ---39 = Obese range
● BMI 40 --- 54= Severe obesity range
Body Mass Index Table
Factors that influence weight
● Eating patterns
● Physical activity levels
● Sleep
● Genetics
● Social Determinants of Health
- Lack of ability to afford healthy food options
- Lack of access to grocery stores
Benefits of Exercise
● Decreases the risk of heart disease
● Helps to manage blood sugar
● Increases HDL cholesterol levels
● Lowers blood pressure
● Aids in weight management/weight loss
Exercise Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years old)
Moderate Intensity vs Vigorous Physical Activity
● Moderate-Intensity Aerobic activities increase your heart rate
and sweating may occur
- How to know: An individual will be able to maintain a
conversation
● Vigorous-Intensity Aerobic activities cause you to sweat as well
as breathe harder and faster. Also, vigorous activities cause your
heart rate to significantly increase.
- How to know: An individual won’t be able to maintain a
conversation without pausing to take a breath
 Moderate-Intensity vs. Vigorous Physical Activity
★ Moderate -Intensity Aerobic activities
- Walking fast

- Riding a bike on level ground

- Playing tennis

★ Vigorous Aerobic activities

- Running
- Jumping rope
- Swimming laps
Practical ways to increase your physical activity
● Take half of your lunch break to walk
● Get up early and exercise in the morning
● Park further away at stores
● Take the stairs instead of the elevator
● Join a gym and find a fitness partner
● Use YouTube to find at-home workouts
Exercise Activity
● Warm Up:
- 20 jumping jacks
● Exercises:
1. Rotating toe touches
2. Flyouts
- 1 set of 15 reps for each exercise
● Stretch: Upper body stretch
- 30 secs on each arm
Exercise SMART GOAL
● Specific
● Measurable
● Attainable
● Relevant
● Time-bound
Example: By the end of June 2023, I will be able
to do 30 squats twice a week to help strengthen
my gluteal muscles.
Walking Challenge
Pre & Post Evaluation
Project Impact and Reflection
Goal #1: Increase employees’ knowledge of the importance of exercise in improving
health and preventing obesity.
- Objective: By the end of April 2023, employees at the Gordon office will
understand how to stretch and engage in aerobic activities.
- Objective: By the end of April 2023, employees at the Gordon office will know the
recommended exercise guidelines for adults.
Goal #2: Encourage employees to apply the information learned during my project and
exercise more regularly.
- Objective: By the end of April 2023, employees at the Gordon office will
understand practical ways to increase their physical activity.
- Objective: By the end of April 2023, employees at the Gordon office will create a
SMART goal to help them stick to a regular exercise routine.
Pictures from in person presentation
Internship Reflection
● Things that made my experience worthwhile:
- Nice coworkers
- Healthy work environment
- Encouraging supervisor
- Apply my skills to the workplace
● Personal/Professional Skills/Insights
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Confidence
- Professionalism
Internship Pictures
References
● Aerobic Exercise Health: What is it, benefits & examples. Cleveland Clinic. (2019). Retrieved March 30, 2023, from
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/7050-aerobic-exercise
● Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). About Overweight and Obesity. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved March 3,
2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/about-obesity/index.html
● Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, March 20). About Cholesterol. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved March 30,
2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/about.htm
● Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Causes of Obesity. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/causes.html
● Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Defining Adult Overweight & Obesity. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved
March 30, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/adult-defining.html
● Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, June 2). How much physical activity do adults need? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/adults/index.htm
● Health. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Summary. (2019). Retrieved March 30, 2023, from
https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-10/PAG_ExecutiveSummary.pdf
● Niemiro, G. M., Rewane, A., & Algotar, A. M. (2022). Exercise and Fitness Effect On Obesity . National Library of Medicine. Retrieved March 3,
2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK539893/
● The Facts About High Blood Pressure. www.heart.org. (2022, November 30). Retrieved March 30, 2023, from
https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure
● U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2022). Body Mass Index Table 1. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Retrieved March 30,
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● U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2021). Four Types of Exercise Can Improve Your Health and Physical Ability. National Institute on
Aging. Retrieved March 30, 2023, from https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/four-types-exercise-can-improve-your-health-and-physical-ability