PBS Film Review

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The Health Care: America vs. the World PBS video gave a great overview of the current American system for health care and compared them to other nation across the globe. America system has many flaws such as the extremely high price for prescription drugs or medically necessary operations. Another major flaw that was discussed in … Read more

Ceili Wallace- Introduction

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Hi, My name is Ceili (Kaylee) Wallace and this is my first semester. I am from Plymouth, MA and I work on Cape Cod. I work in Human Resources for a resort full time and then I am a part time fitness instructor at the Y down the street from my house. I am certified … Read more

Eboni Campbell_Intro

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Hi Everyone, My name is Eboni Campbell and I am so glad to be a part of this course! Being that my goal is to make a difference in our healthcare system, I look forward to learning more about the functionality and delivery of our healthcare system in the United States (as it compares to … Read more

Introduction – Kate Freed

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Hi everyone! My name is Kate Freed. I currently work for ECU Campus Recreation and Wellness as the Assistant Director of Fitness. I also run my own online health and fitness coaching business. I graduated from Clemson University in 2020 with a degree in Communication and began working toward my Master’s of Public Health here … Read more

The Present State of the US Health Care System – Is It Set Up for Future Success? (Jonas Chapter 1)

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In 1965, President Johnson signed the Medicare Social Security Amendments into law, and Medicare and Medicaid services were established in the US to provide insurance to the elderly, disabled and those with limited income. This law came after years of debate regarding the inadequacy of private insurances’ ability to provide “comprehensive, affordable health care coverage … Read more

Pamela Gardner – Introduction

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Hi, I’m Pamela Gardner . I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Minor in Psychology and an Associate’s Degree in Human Services. Currently, I am the supervisor of Patient Access Services at ECU Health Physicians. My goal is to earn a certificate in health care administration. The purpose of this certificate is … Read more

Kit Bjerk – Introduction

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Hey my name is Christopher Bjerk, my preferred name is Kit but will answer to either. I am from Archdale NC and completed undergrad at Appalachian State University. I am an MS student in Nutrition and am taking this course as an elective. I choose this course because I work for a WIC as a … Read more

Layne Adams – Introduction

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Hello everyone, my name is Layne and I live in Hickory, NC. I am in the MBA program and taking this course as part of the Health Management Certificate program. I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from ECU and obtained my MSN for Community/Public Health from UNC-Charlotte. I am a Registered Nurse … Read more

INTRO

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Hi everyone! I am a MBA student here at ECU and currently pursuing a Health Care Administration certificate. I earned my undergrad in Speech and Hearing Sciences at ECU as well and later hope to own a speech therapy clinic. Some background information on me, I am from a small town called Franklinton, North Carolina. … Read more