Community Health Simulation

Running Head: COMMUNITY HEALTH SIMULATION 1
Community Health Simulation
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SIMULATION 2
Community Health Simulation
Sentinel City is comprised of a diverse population with variations in age, gender, income and
ethnicity. The demographic assessment revealed the city has a population of 663,862 of which
29.1% are under the age of 18 and 70.9% who are over the age of 18. 52.7% of the population
are Caucasian (non-Hispanic or Latino), 31.5% are Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% are African
American, 3.7% are Asian, 3.1% are two or more races, 2.0% are American Indian and Alaska
Native, and 0.2% are Native Hawaiian. The city is made up of four neighborhoods: Nightingale
Square, Acer Tech Center, Casper Park District, and Industrial Heights. Casper Park District has
the highest neighborhood population of 352,643, followed by Acer Tech Center with a
population of 168,390, then Nightingale Square with 103,874 residents, and finally Industrial
Heights with the lowest population of 38,855.
Upon further assessment of city’s demographics, the median household income for the city is
$49,091. Each neighborhood’s median household income varies. Nightingale Square has the
highest median household income of $269,550, followed by Acer Square median income of
$166,300, then Casper Park District median income of $80,134, and finally Industrial Park with
the lowest median household income of $24,672. Of the total population 18.9% of the
population is living below poverty. The percentage of non-insured residents in the city is 62.4%.
37.5% of residents in Industrial Heights are not insured. Casper Park District has 22.7% of non-
insured residents, Acer Park has 1.5%, and Nightingale Square has the lowest non-insured
residents, 0.7%.
While performing the Neighborhood Safety Assessment, there were several safety hazards
identified. Throughout the city there were stray dogs and piles of trash on the street. Of all the
reported dog bites that resulted in hospitalization, 43% of them occurred in Industrial Heights.

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Industrial Heights has an industrial plant that produces black smoke coming from the exhaust
system at the top of the building and black liquid waste from the industrial plant, flowing from
pipes onto the street. Trash and rats were the greatest in Industrial Park, along with abandon
buildings, and broken store front glass. Industrial Heights had graffiti on various occupied and
abandon buildings and a burning car on the side of the street near the Soup Kitchen.
Based on the Neighborhood Safety Assessment, 16% of arrest are because of controlled
substance use and drugs. Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamines, and Club Drugs are
among the drugs used by residents of Sentinel City. Upon interviewing some of the citizens,
some admitted to using drugs when money was available through stealing or prostitution for
purchase of drugs. Other citizens stated they use marijuana recreationally. In the event of an
overdose or other emergency typical response times for Emergency Medical Services is 7.46
minutes.
The Neighborhood Safety Assessment revealed, Sentinel City’s Crime Rate of 3,605 per
100,000. Aggravated Assault was the most commonly reported crime in Sentinel City last year,
with a reported 1,231 incidents of assault. Other incidents of robbery, rape, and murder has
occurred within the city as well. According to Rodney Cooper, a police officer, Nightingale
Square is the safest area with low criminal activity and Industrial Heights and Casper Park
District are the highest areas of reported crime. Store owners have reported property damage and
shoplifting among residents of the city. There has been gang related aggravated assault in the
city. More than 100 incidents of gang related assaults occur each year. There are no visible or
active gang activity while touring the city or speaking with residents but abandon building
graffiti could be possibly associated with gang activity.

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While completing the scavenger hunt, I discovered an array of community resources available to
the residents of Sentinel City. Sentinel City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, located in
Nightingale Square provides swimming lessons, nutrition and gardening courses, summer
programs for youth, city sport leagues, adult fitness classes, and after school programs. While
visiting the park, there were several residents engaging in outdoor sports. Most residents are
aware of the services the Park and Recreational Department offer, but 40% of residents have
complained about the location of the park. The park has seen budget cuts compared to four years
ago of almost of half of its available funds. The city has decided to increase the budget of its
classes, offering more classes to residents. For residents who like to enhance their parenting
skills, computer skills, language proficiency, and become sober, the Community Health Center
offers classes and support groups. Along with daycare during classes, many parents can attend
classes or support groups without having to arrange child care. Classes are offered monthly for
parenting and more frequently for computer skills. The English Language Learners class offered
here has the highest participation among residents of Casper Park District.
For the elderly population, Sentinel City’s Health Care System’s Elderly Service, located in Acer
Tech Center, offers transportation, service animals, Meals on Wheels, elder abuse prevention,
community centers, Government Entitlement Assistance, and Medical Care Advocates. In
addition to services, the Health Care System has living options ranging from independent living,
nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, and senior living units. Residents who are not elderly
but may still need housing options, due to limited income, the Sentinel Affordable Housing
Project, located in Casper Park District, may be able to assist with their housing needs. Only
50% of the housing project is occupied by residents. There are several floorplans available from