OPPORTUNITY #1:
“No early screening for ovarian cancer”
DESCRIPTION: A concerned ovarian cancer survivor is writing to a local doctor, Dr. Roach, to ask about the necessary steps and measures that need to be taken to detect and treat early onset ovarian cancer. The doctor responds with some tips on early detection, such as physical body changes (i.e., abdominal bloating, fatigue, and pelvic and back pressure) and irregular hormone levels.
PROBLEM: There is no accurate screening for early onset ovarian cancer within the local community, and all the other available tests are not always accurate.
WHO: Women who are diagnosed with early onset ovarian cancer within the local community. Doctors who do not have the equipment, tests, or screening applications to accurately detect ovarian cancer in their patients.
OPPORTUNITY #2:
“Hallandale Beach braces for protests at meeting”
DESCRIPTION: A political controversy has arisen between Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and Hallandale Beach Commissioner Anabelle Lima-Taub after certain derogatory comments were posted on social media. Critics are planning to flood City Hall to defend both political candidates once the town meeting occurs this Wednesday, January 23. The City of Hallandale is taking the cautionary measures to prepare for any protests that may arise because of this occurrence.
PROBLEM: The City of Hallandale is concerned about the drawbacks and the upheaval this political controversy has incited. They are concerned about the protests and the ruination of the city’s reputation after their town hall meeting this Wednesday.
WHO: The City of Hallandale, but also the two political candidates who are being pitted against one another due to the political controversy and defamatory comments they’ve enwrapped themselves in.
OPPORTUNITY #3:
“PACE program expanding - despite complaints from consumers when the bill comes due”
DESCRIPTION: The PACE financing program, which stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy, has been receiving backlash from some of its customers. Some of the complaints have been about the program’s lack of transparency and unexplained expectations on repayment plans. Although these grievances exists, many customers have admitted that they wouldn’t have been able to finance their A/C units if it weren’t for this program. All in all, PACE is now being steadily reviewed by the Florida Alliance for Consumer Protection.
PROBLEM: Low-income Florida residents are complaining about the misled treatment and their misinterpretation of the PACE financing program.
WHO: Low-income Florida residents who lack the necessary funds to repay their air conditioning units.
OPPORTUNITY #4:
“Commission approves clinic to treat opiod addicts”
DESCRIPTION: Palm Beach County approved a new Addiction Stabilization Center at JFK Medical Center in West Palm Beach. With the opioid crisis increasing on a global scale, Palm Beach county’s numbers of opioid addicts and fatal opioid overdoses are on the rise as well. The center will be able to care for addicts coming from all backgrounds, with approximately $1 million being set aside to cover medical bills for those who are uninsured.
PROBLEM: There is an opioid crisis in Palm Beach County and many opioid addicts are uninsured; therefore, accessibility to proper care and rehabilitation is a great concern.
WHO: Uninsured opioid addicts in Palm Beach County who do not have the resources to get rehabilitated.
OPPORTUNITY #5:
“Florida doctors may be able to avoid revealing health history - Plan would eliminate questions about mental health, substance abuse issues”
DESCRIPTION: The verbiage surrounding Florida doctors’ health history is looking to change. The plan is to eliminate direct questions regarding past mental health or substance abuse issues. Many board members have varied views with some believing this will eliminate the fear of the revocation of their license. This change has grown more prevalent, especially with American Medical Association House of Delegates bringing in increased understanding about physician suicides.
PROBLEM: Doctors hesitate disclosing past mental health and substance abuse history due to the fear of the revocation of their licenses.
WHO: Doctors who have suffered from past mental health and substance abuse problems
Hello Roksolana,
ReplyDeleteI noticed that most of your opportunities had to do with health. I really think your opioid crisis opportunity is an important one. There is a clear rising crisis and it is important to do whatever we can to solve the issue. A center that will treat anyone no matter what background is a step in the right direction.
Just like Arman mentioned, I noticed that you had a theme for all of your local opportunities. I think this is smart since health is such a major topic for many people. Health is what keeps the population going strong and is a topic that I always see on the news. That last article was shocking since I did not think of the doctors having mental illness but it goes to remind me that anyone can be affected. Health is such a good field for opportunities and would help many people as well.
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