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Critically assess each other’s presentation and offer suggestions for improvement to meet all elements of rubric.  Compare your results with the results from the other section of your clinical group. Notice similarities and differences in categories assessed. Pay special attention to health outcomes (morbidity, mortality, incidence of disease) and demographic differences (race, ethnicity, income levels).  Summarize your comparison and provide a reflection on this experience (2 paragraphs minimum) to identify lessons learned. RACE AND ETHNICITY Population: 52,233 (2019) Average household: 2.4 (2.7 in Cook County) Most of the population is white. The majority speak English, followed by Spanish.  There has been a steady increase in the Hispanic/Latino Population and Other /Multiple Races, while a decrease in all other races.  (Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, 2021) CULTURE As of 2019, 15.4\% of Oak Park, IL residents (8.05k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34\%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oak Park, IL was 9.32\%, meaning that the rate has been increasing (Oak Park, IL).  The top ancestries would be German, Irish, English, Polish, Italian, and so on. We believe in equity. By embracing equity, with an explicit but not exclusive focus on racial equity, we work to break down systems of oppression, including racism, sexism, homophobia, xenophobia  and  other  forms  of  bias  and  hate  to  achieve  a  society  where  race  no  longer determines one’s outcomes, where everyone has what they need to thrive. This is both a process and a goal. We reject racial barriers that limit and divide us,  and we  reject bias towards any group of people. (Village of Oak Park, 2019).  CULTURE CONTINUED A Day in Our Village provides an opportunity for current and prospective residents to discover the diversity and variety of civic, cultural, social service, business, educational and religious organizations and groups in the Village. A festival that has over 100 booths and local restaurants sell food. They also have event called Sculpture walk, which local and foreign artists from many cultures and backgrounds display their artwork in the street’s. They make it a fun interactive way to explore the community and to express art works. Religion First United Church of Oak Park St. Edmund Catholic Church Pilgrim Congregational Church - Only about 59.9\% of the Oak Park population identifies as religious. -Out those 59.9\%, the majority are Catholics, followed by other Christian, Islam, and Baptist.  (Sperlings Best Places, n.d.) RELIGION Places of Worship 4 Jewish congregations (1 temple and 3 meet in homes) 45 Protestant and non-denominational churches (23 denominations) 5 Roman Catholic parishes 4 Buddhist communities (Village of Oak Park , 2019) POLITICS Oak Park is considered moderately liberal. A bit less liberal than Cook County.  About 80\% are democrats with the rest being republicans. Individual Campaign Contributions in zip 60302 (Oak Park) In the last 4 years (2018-2021), there were 12,636 contributions totaling $2,809,638 to the Democratic Party and liberal campaigns, averaging $222 per contribution. In the last 4 years, there were 488 contributions totaling $146,107 to the Republican Party and conservative campaigns, averaging $299 per contribution (source: Federal Election Commission). (Sperlings Best Places, n.d.) Boundaries, Housing & Zoning, Open Spaces, Common Areas Boundaries North Ave, Harlem Ave/ IL-43, Roosevelt Road and Austin Blvd  Borders Chicago to the North and East  Cicero and Berwyn to the South Forest Park and River Forest are West Boundaries (continued) Socioeconomics  Compared to its neighbors, Oak Park has the 2nd highest median income ($94,646) River Forest ($129,928) Most affluent areas adjacent to River Forest. Oak Park has the largest cluster of homes designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Homes worth millions in this area. Highest Value               Lowest Value Click to add text Te Housing & Zoning Average Home $387,300 45\% Single family residents 10\% Multi-family residents 3.7\% Commercial Space 4.5\% Institutional land use (religious, government, social, educational, cultural, health care facilities)  Ther are 15 Senior Living facility around downtown area (14.7\% of residents 65 or older) Single Family Multi-Family Transportation & Other Click to add text Open Spaces  Environment Only 3.5\% of Oak Pak has Common Areas, Parks, and Mixed-use areas 100\% Walkability (amenities within walking distance) 32\% of land used in  Transportation (highway, train, streets) . Commons Food Pantry Dining & Nightlife Neighborhood Tours Safety Oak Park is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Oak Park has a crime rate that is higher than 92\% of the states cities and towns of all sizes. The chance that a person will become a victim of a violent crime in Oak Park is 1 in 336. The rate of 3 per one thousand inhabitants. Property crimes, your chance of becoming a victim of any of these crimes in Oak Park is one in 33. Media Oak Park has a  newspaper called Wednesday Journal that is publshed weekly. Oak Park has a television station called VOP-TV. The Film Soul Food in 1997 was filmed in Oak Park. Hit show on FX TV Fargo will be filming in Oak Park. There is 10+ including Bloomberg Wire Service, Chicago Suntimes, Chicago Tribune. Oak Park is bilingual to the needs of their community, with schools and jobs readily available.  Stores, Service Centers Oak Park has its own chamber of commerce that includes social services and welfare, a local YMCA, non-profits that supports women, mental health services, etc. There are more fast-food restaurants but theres a pretty good amount of healthy one in the area also. NOT considered a food desert. This neighborhood gives an equal amount of entertainment and green spaces. Theres a high number of fitness and exercise centers I believe that this neighborhood has its goods and bads, but I believe the good outweighs the bad. Schools 10 Elementary/Middle Schools 1 High School with the graduation rate of 93\% No Colleges in Oak Park, but West Surburban College of Nursing  was formerly there until they became Resurrection University. 17 Private Schools , 41\% of private schools are religiously affiliated most Roman Catholic and Baptist  Schools Continued  High School Graduation Rate compared to the state and national averages.  Transportation Oak Park has a very accessible public transit system:     Two CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) Elevated Rail Lines the Blue and Green Lins. The Metra (Union Pacific West Line) train PACE and CTA buses  Bike friendly Health Status of the Community Top 5 Health Concerns 1. Age Related Illness 2. Diabetes 3. Mental Health 4. Heart Disease and Stroke Cancer Health Status of the Community Continued Persons without health insurance under 65 years of age is 3.6\%, between 2018-2019 that declined to 3.12\% 6.1\% of people under the age of 65 years are with a disability  4.2\% of women 15-50 gave birth during the past year Between 2011-2015 the incidence of binge alcohol consumption dropped. Between 2016-2020 Oak Park had the highest rate of acute opioid exposure overdose in suburban Cook County rate of mortality was 10.2 per 100,000. TB cases in 2018 was 3.9 rating per 100,000 of the population Life Expectancy is 82 which is higher than Chicago which has 77 age life expectancy           References https://www.oak-park.us/sites/default/files/health/plans/2017-community-health-plan.pdf https://www.oakpark.com/2021/03/02/oak-parks-opioid-overdose-rates-above-average/ https://www.rush.edu/sites/default/files/2020-09/CHNA-CHIP-ONLINE-REV8-8_FNL.pdf https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/oakparkvillageillinois Case Management Oak Park houses many Community Assets and Resources such as: 2017 Oak Park and River Forest joined together to create a Health Assessment plan for IPLAN. Hospitals: Rush Oak Park Hospital &West Suburban Medical Center Community-based Health Centers such as Infant Welfare Societys Children Clinic and PCC Community Lake Street Family Health Center Mental Health Facilities such as Community Care Options-Fillmore and Thrive Counseling Center Community Strengths Extensive public transportation network Safe environment for young families 96.9 \% of the population of Oak Park  has health coverage  Historic preservation of its Architecture Accessibility to healthcare facilities  Poverty rates are lower than in Chicago Community Weaknesses  Air Quality and Noise pollution along the highway and busy streets. Investment and support of community programs. Services to assist unemployed and underemployed. More racial diversity and inclusiveness Cost of living and operating a small business in Oak Park can be a challenge Anthony Clark is running for village trustee.  He points out some needed tasks  https://www.activisttoolkit.org/anthony-clark-2021-oak-park-village-trustee Community Resource In 2017, I-290 Eisenhower Expressway received Federal approval for expansion.  It would reduce air pollution caused by stagnant traffic. On a local level, Triton College is partnering with the Illinois Green Business Association (IGBA) to guide businesses located in Oak Park and River Forest through the certification process.  References Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. (2021). Oak Park Community Data Snapshot Municipality Series June 2021 Release. Chicago; Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.  Cook County Department of Public Health. (2019). Mortality Tables 2017. Oak Forest, IL: Community Epidemiology and Health Planning Unit  COVID-19 coronavirus RESOURCES. Village of Oak Park. (2021, August 5). https://www.oak-park.us/news/covid-19-coronavirus-resources.  Futures, Inc, L. H., Oak Park and River Community Health Plan (n.d.). https://www.oak-park.us/sites/default/files/health/plans/2017-community-health-plan.pdf.  IDOT. (2020). Proposed highway Improvement program. Illinois Department of Transportation. https://idot.illinois.gov/Assets/uploads/files/Transportation-System/Reports/OP&P/HIP/2021-2026/2021-2026\%20MYP\%20Internet\%20Version.pdf Neighborhood Scout. (2021). Oak park, il demographic data. NeighborhoodScout. https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/il/oak-park/demographics.  Oak park, IL. Data USA. (n.d.). https://datausa.io/profile/geo/oak-park-il/#demographics.  Oak Park. 2015. Eye on the ike - air quality & noise - harlem interchang. Oak Park.https://www.oak-park.us/your-government/village-board/eye-ike/eye-ike-air-quality-noise-harlem-interchange Romain, M. (2021, March 2). Oak Parks opioid overdose rates above average. Oak Park. https://www.oakpark.com/2021/03/02/oak-parks-opioid-overdose-rates-above-average/.  Rush. (n.d.). 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2020-2022 Community Health Implementation Plan. 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment and 2020 – 2022 Community Health Implementation Plan. https://www.rush.edu/sites/default/files/2020-09/CHNA-CHIP-ONLINE-REV8-8_FNL.pdf.  Rush University Medical Center. (2016, June 8). Community Snapshot:  Oak Park. 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment. https://www.rush.edu/sites/default/files/2020-10/chna-oak-park.pdf.  Sperlings Best Places. (n.d.). Politics & voting in Oak Park, Illinois. Oak park, Illinois politics & voting. https://www.bestplaces.net/voting/city/illinois/oak_park.  Sperlings Best Places. (n.d.). Religion in Oak Park, Illinois . Oak park, Illinois Religion. https://www.bestplaces.net/religion/city/illinois/oak_park.  Village of Oak Park. (2019, August 29). Village profile. Oak Park. https://www.oak-park.us/our-community/village-profile    References continued Windshield Survey Park Ridge By: Shay Syed (slides #2-9) Shakira (slides #10-15) Aduragbemi Dada (slides #16-21) Olufunke Onifade (slides#22-26) NUR4145-U20-E1 Oakpoint University Professor Jodie Skirmont 08/13/2021 Race and Ethnicity -According to the most recent demographic, the racial composition might not be as diverse as you think -White: 90.28\% -Asian: 5.85\% -Black/African American: 0.84\% -Two or more races: 2.22\% Culture -Park Ridge doesn’t have a ton of diverse culture -Because it’s a predominantly white suburb, the main language spoken is English -The culture of Park Ridge is subject to the population in majority, which is white 1974: Commuters wait for the train in Park Ridge 1950: Swimming pool at the Park Ridge School for girls Religion -Based on cook county data, religion statistics are as follows None: 40.4\% Catholic: 37.5\% Evangelical Protestent 8.3\% Other 6\% Black Protestent 2.9\% Park Ridge Community Church Orthodox 1.0\% Politics -In an article by Chicago Tribune, unofficial vote totals from the Cook County Clerk’s Office show 55\% of Park Ridge voters, favored President-elect Joe Biden in the race against President Donald Trump, who received 43\% of the vote -10,600 Park Ridge voters cast a vote for Biden -8,300 residents voted for Trump, as county data shows. Politics -Since Park Ridge is also home for famous democratic Hillary Clinton, who is a prominent Maine East alumni, the suburb is a little more democrat than it is republic -Although data shows it’s always been splitting between the two parties, the democratic party has always been more in favor in Park Ridge -“It’s been trending that way for at least the last four or more (presidential) elections,” says Laura Murphy, Maine Township Democratic committeeman and state senator of the 28th district Strength in the Community (Shay) Strength: One of the many strengths of the community is how actively progressive they’ve become over the last 50 years. Park Ridge used to have a bad reputation for being conservative or a very republican community but that isn’t as accurate today as it was in the 1900’s. Now, there are many young people shifting over to Park Ridge who have shown to be progressive in making change in the community. It shows through the efforts they’ve made to get the community more involved. As I strolled through the neighborhood, I noticed downtown Park Ridge was hosting many events, from an old fashioned car show, to stalls promoting local events in the community such as races for cancer and free memberships to local gyms and even selling t shirts to support a local family in need. The community is friendly and very much proactive in being involved. Weaknesses in the Community (Shay) One of Park Ridge’s main weaknesses and one that I personally dislike, is the lack of diversity. Looking at the data from earlier, there are very few individuals of races other than white. That can widely affect progressiveness within a suburb. If you were to take an individual child for example, said child could spend their whole life in Park Ridge and later move to a different town to realize that he/she had been living in a bubble. The lack of diversity can affect the way a child perceives race. It might affect their social skills and communication towards others that might look different in color. This is where racial barriers stem from. A lack of diversity can soon prove detrimental to the community. Park Ridge needs to do more in order to attract more diversity. Promoting cultural events or hosting diverse festivals to celebrate all people of color, no matter where they’re from. Boundaries of Park Ridge, IL I assessed Park Ridge, Illinois community, most of the area was quiet. The purple outline in the map shows what parts fall inside Park Ridge Housing and Zoning Park Ridge has a total of 15,193 housing units. 14,245 housing units (93.8\%) are occupied (CountyOffice.org, 2021). 10,447 housing units (73.3\%) are single-family detached homes (CountyOffice.org, 2021). 3.5\% are 5-9 apartment residential buildings. 20 vacant houses on sale were seen. Housing and Zoning (continued) Houses sell for $525,000. I saw both old and new luxury homes. The homes are well maintained. Most of the houses are single-family detached homes. I saw several new buildings under construction. One assisted living type home was observed. Open Space I saw open spaces in the community. There are well-landscaped green spaces. Open spaces were observed mostly outside homes. I saw 8 parks in the area. The Park Ridge Park District controls 22 parks in the area (Park Ridge Park District, 2021) Commons There are many fast food and some healthier restaurants in the community. Young people were observed in popular bars. Residents gather in the parks for recreational purposes. A few people were resting on the green spaces. Some people were using the sidewalks. Strengths and Weaknesses (Shakira) The major strength observed in the area is the availability of parks, and open and green spaces, which allowed people to enjoy nature and leisure time. The major weakness observed in the community is the large number of bars, which indicated high alcohol consumption among the young people. Safety The community is relatively safe. The safety elements in the community are the Park Ridge police department and a fire station. A waste disposal and collection center was also observed. The area has a low crime rate compared to the U.S. average crime rate (City Data, 2021). I observed homeless shelters which indicated the presence of homeless people in the area. Traffic was observed along Adam street and I-290. Safety (continued) The community is secure. The sidewalks and streets are trash-free. The water quality is 31\% and the air quality is 33\% (USA.com, 2021). The streets were well-lit by street lights. Media Park Ridge has 3 local newspapers, that is Bugle Newspapers, Journal and Topics, and Park Ridge Herald Advocate. The community has a local magazines, Park Ridge Living Magazine and the Park Ridge Library. Outdoor antenna and satellite dishes were observed in some homes. A community school for English learners was observed, Park Ridge-Niles School District 64. Stores, services, and service centers Clothing stores, gift stores, and grocery stores. There are 1,296 convenience and 1,460 grocery stores (City-Data.com, 2021). I saw several social service agencies such as the Park Ridge Community Fund, Assisting Hands Home Care, and the Senior Home Health Agency. A fitness center was observed and other recreational centers. There are many fast food restaurants than healthier food restaurants in the area. The area has large open green spaces and movie theatres. The residents have a wide range of services available in the community, which can help individuals and families stay healthy. Schools Thirteen public elementary schools were observed in School District 64. I saw five private schools in the community. The private schools observed represent religious institutions, such as the Catholic church; Montessori, and independent learning. St. Paul of the Cross is the highest ranked private school in the area. Maine South High School is the highest ranked public high school in the area (Public School Review, 2021). The high school graduate rate of Maine South High School is 98\% compared with the state level of 87\%. Strength and Weakness in the Community (Adura) The strength of Park Ridge community is the wide range of access to services such as grocery stores, recreational centers, and education. The weakness of the area is the traffic jams that were observed on several roads. Transportation Most of the people were observed using private cars. 85.5\% of the residents use car alone (City-data.com, 2021) Some people were using public transport buses. I saw some young people cycling on the sidewalks. The major highway accessing the community is the Northwest Highway. Chicago OHare International Airport is 6 miles away from Park Ridge. I saw 3 train stations in the community. Health Status of the Community 54.6\% of the population have access to a healthy diet (City-Data.com, 2021). Only 9.1\% do not drink at all, while 81.2\% have at least one drink in a month. 35.1\% of the residents are overweight and 23.5\% are obese. Adult diabetes rate is 8.4\% (City-Data.com, 2021). 64.5\% of the residents have ever used marijuana. 80.7\% have insurance coverage. 97.5\% of people aged 18 years and above have ever had sex. 41.2\% smoke cigarettes (City-Data.com, 2021). Case Management Community health is monitored by the Park Ridge District, Cook County Department of Health, the Chicago Department of Health, and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The health agencies collaborate with hospitals such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital to monitor community health. The IDPH has provided COVID-19 testing sites in the community. I saw one addiction center, the Maine Township Center For Addiction; and a mental health facility, the Center for Authentic Living, Inc. Family Dental Care Park Ridge and Park Ridge Dental Associates were observed in the community. Community Resources The community resources observed in the area included schools, parks, hospitals, pharmacies, and dentists. Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation (MCYAF) helps address the problem of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use among the youth in the area. Park Ridge Wilderness Princesses allows fathers to spend time with their sons and daughters and connect with other people and their community (Farrell, 2019). The Park Ridge Park District provides access to a wide range of amenities in the community used for recreational purposes (Park Ridge Park District, 2021). Strengths and Weaknesses (Olu) The strength observed in the area is the availability of healthcare and community services. The major risk factor in the community is the high number of people consuming alcohol and marijuana, which increases the risk of mental health problems. References (Shay) March 29, 2013. (n.d.). Photo gallery: A history of Park Ridge. Photo gallery: A history of Park Ridge -- Chicago Tribune. http://galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com/chi-park-ridge-history-20130524/. Johnson, J. (2020, November 10). Voters in Park Ridge, Maine Township CHOOSE Biden over Trump. chicagotribune.com. https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/park-ridge/ct-prh-election-results-tl-1112-20201110-xktoiogq6rcqrojrg63mjru6ji-story.html. Park Ridge, Illinois. Park Ridge, Illinois (IL 60068) profile: population, maps, real estate, averages, homes, statistics, relocation, travel, jobs, hospitals, schools, crime, moving, houses, news, sex offenders. (n.d.). http://www.city-data.com/city/Park-Ridge-Illinois.html. Park Ridge, illinois population 2021. Park Ridge, Illinois Population 2021 (Demographics, Maps, Graphs). (n.d.). https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/park-ridge-il-population. References (Shakira) CountyOffice.org. (2021). Park Ridge Zoning in Park Ridge, Illinois. https://www.countyoffice.org/park-ridge-zoning-park-ridge-il-052/ Park Ridge Park District. (2021). Parks. https://www.prparks.org/Parks References (Adura) City-Data.com. (2021). Crime rate at Park Ridge, Illinois (IL). https://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Park-Ridge-Illinois.html City-Data.com. (2021). Park Ridge, Illinois. http://www.city-data.com/city/Park-Ridge-Illinois.html Public Schools Review. (2021). Top 3 Best Park Ridge Public High Schools (2021). https://www.publicschoolreview.com/illinois/park-ridge/high USA.com. (2021). Park Ridge, IL air quality. http://www.usa.com/park-ridge-il-air-quality.htm References (Olu) City-Data.com. (2021). Park Ridge, Illinois. http://www.city-data.com/city/Park-Ridge-Illinois.html Farrell, D. (2019, August 31). Smiles, S’mores and more!. https://prwilderness.org/2019/08/smiles-smores-and-more/ Park Ridge Park District. (2021). Facilities. https://www.prparks.org/Facilities