Community Need in Philadelphia Presentation

Community Need in Philadelphia Presentation

Community Need in Philadelphia Presentation

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Community Need Assessment in Philadelphia

Jorge Ruiz

Miami Dade College

08/04/2020

Community_______Philadelphia ______________ Date__8/04/2020____________

• Overview
• Physical Environmental Considerations: The Community As a Place
• The People of the Community 1100 words

• Description of the Community

• History
• Type of Community

Philadelphia is a city in Pennsylvania (PA) and was founded in the 1680s. Native Americans originally settled it. William Penn granted charter for Pennsylvania colony established the city. The community continually grew into a large city after independence. It is known for first organized protest against slavery in 1688, home for first US bank and US Mint, and the US constitution (History.com Editors., 2019, March 08). During World War I, Philadelphia was center for a Spanish Flu pandemic, and more than 5000 citizens contracted the disease. After WWII, there was a decrease in industrialization, and many people lost their jobs, creating poverty and racial tensions. Immigrants and Millinneals arriving in the city are sources of rejuvenation (PEW, 2019, April 11).

City; Urban Community

• Description/ General Identifying data
• Boundaries: Areas in Square miles
• Environment
• Housing
• Leading Industries and Occupation

• Location
• Topographical Features
• Climate

The city of Philadelphia is located in Southeastern PA, US. It is the largest city in the state of PA. The metropolitan area of Philadelphia extends to the greater Delaware Valley and one of the oldest municipalities in the United States. The community is located in Philadelphia County, which is the most populous in PA.

At the heart of the City of Philadelphia is Delaware River and Schuylkill River as the most critical topographical features. The urban Philadelphia with 152 neighborhoods is encompassed by a proud heritage of a landscape that supports different activities. Philadelphia is elevated compared to other regions in the state. Chestnut Hills is the highest point in the region (446 feet) and the sea at the lowest level. The lakes in the community include Pennypack, Cobbs, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, and Wissahickon.

The climate of Philadelphia comprises of moderate temperatures and weather patterns due to the topography and elevation of the region than other areas in PA. The city has a true winter season, and temperatures in January are 33 degrees F. The annual precipitation in the region is 41 inches, and the foliage remains nourished. Climate change is a significant aspect of the Philadelphia community, causing implications on the water systems. The climatic changes are increasing temperature and high risk of storms. The community is focusing on established measures to reduce the threat of climate change.

The community encompasses 142.71 square miles, with 134.18 square miles is land and 8.53 square miles as water. 6% of the Philadelphia city is thus covered by water, including lakes, rivers, and sea.

• Sanitation: water supply, sewage, garbage, trash
• Pollutants, toxic substances, animal reservoirs or vectors, flora, and fauna
• Air quality: color, odor, particulates
• Food supply: sources, preparation
• Potential disaster in the population
• The extent of disaster preparation in the population

The City of Philadelphia has established Sanitation Convenience Centres for the collection of garbage and trash. The collection of trash from the residential dwellings also occurs weekly through the Sanitation Division. The department also provides services for block cleaning to institutions, including schools, churches, etc. through the comprehensive arrangement. The Philadelphia water department (PWD) is responsible for providing stormwater, wastewater, and integrated water services, improving sanitation. There are significant variations in sanitation from the rich to poor neighborhoods. Community Need in Philadelphia Presentation

Air pollution is the most critical challenge in Philadelphia. However, the level of pollution has declined.

The air quality index is worse than in the US. The index is 2020 is 98.5, compared to 74.2 in the US (City-Data.Com., 2020). The number of days when the air is good has improved with unhealthy days decreasing. Pollution in the black neighborhood is high, increasing cases of asthma among children (Villarosa, 2020, July 28). Community Need in Philadelphia Presentation

Restaurants are a vital source of food for Philadelphia residents who operate in tight schedules. There is different signature food in the community, including Cheesesteak, Pork Sandwich, and Hoagie increasing consumption of junk foods. Community Need in Philadelphia Presentation

Tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods are the most common natural disasters in Philadelphia that pose a critical risk. Like in the entire US community, hurricanes or tropical storms are a threat to the community, especially in the eve of climate change.

The Office of Emergency Management in Philadelphia employs a clearly defined emergency operation plan. The city is prepared for natural disasters, accidents, and terrorism through prevention and response efforts. Community Need in Philadelphia Presentation

• Types of Housing(Public or Private)
• Conditions of Housing
• Percentage Owned/ Rented
• Housing for Special Populations

There are extensive efforts to transfer properties from public agencies to private owners.

Houses are in good condition in the rich neighborhoods, but conditions are poor for poor neighborhoods. Social mobility to move to the newly constructed houses in the community is challenging. The unusual poverty rate in Philadelphia has promoted the use of poor quality houses. More than 400 000 Philadelphians live in poverty, and access to affordable housing is a challenge.

Homeowners in Philadelphia have declined significantly to 53 percent. In 2000 owned houses were 60-percent and 57-percent in 2010. The renters in Philadelphia account for 46% of the population, which is a significant trend.

• Near Homeless
• Homeless
• Frail Elders

The office of homeless services promotes emergency housing services.

Temporary housing services, although they are limited. The City of Philadelphia assesses the applicants for eligibility. Families are also assisted in accessing long-term housing (Office of Homeless Services, n.d.). Homelessness remains a critical challenge in the community.

Access to supportive housing services, but the resources are limited.

Healthcare & Social Assistance industry is the largest in the community. It is followed by education services and the retail trade (City-Data.Com, 2020). The Healthcare & Social Assistance industry employs 150, 971, and education 73641.

• Population Profile
• Biological Considerations/ Vital and Demographic Characteristics
• Psychological Considerations
  • Significant historical events
  • Future economic prospects
  • Formal and Informal Communication Network
  • Rates of Suicide and Homicides for specific subgroups within the population
  • Adequacy of protective services
  • Common sources of Stress (e.g., unemployment, lack of affordable housing)
• Government and Leadership
  • Type of government
  • City offices (location, hours, services, access)
• Education
  • Public Education Facilities
  • Private Educational Facilities
  • Libraries
  • Service for Special Population
    • Pregnant teens
    • Adults with special problems
    • Children and Adults who are Developmentally Disabled
    • Children and Adults who are Blind and Or Deaf
• Transportation
• Behavioral Considerations
  • Consumption patterns (general nutritional level of the population)
  • Leisure pursuit
  • Other health-related behaviors (e.g., frequency of seat belt use)
• Health System Considerations

• The total population is 1.528 million for 2010. The 2019 estimates were 1.59 million.
• Population Density
• Population Changes in the Last ten years
• Population per square miles
• Mobility
• Types of Families

4,337.3/km² for 2010 (US Census Bureau, 2020, April 04)

4.3% increase from 2010 to 2019 (US Census Bureau, 2020, April 04).

For 2020 it is 11854 per square mile (US Census Bureau, 2020, April 04).

Immigration rates in Philadelphia are high, and a major factor in population increase.

44% of families in Philadelphia are single mothers.

• Age Composition
• Sex Distribution
• Race Distribution
• Ethnic Composition and Distribution
• Mortality Characteristics
• Cause-Specific Deaths
• Leading Causes of Morbidity

Below five years- 6.8%

Below 18 years-22%

Above 65 years – 13.2%

Males-47.3%

Females- 52.7%

Black- 42.1%

Non-Hispanic white-34.6%

Hispanic-14.5%

Asian American- 7.2%

American Indian-0.4%

Black-44.1%

White- 35.8%

Latinos- 13.6%

Asian-7.2%

• Annual Birth and Crude Death rates
• Age-Specific Death Rates
• Infant Mortality rates
• Maternal Mortality Rate

The annual birthrate is 60 per 1000 women aged 15-44 years

Crude Death Rates 857.2 per 100000

9900.8 Per year before 75 years

8.4 deaths per 1000 people

27.4 deaths per 100000 live births

Heart disease 3472

Cancer 3021

Suicide deaths-10.1 per 100000³ (Washington, 2017)

Opioid-related deaths – 59.1 per 100000³(Washington, 2017)

• Incidence rates(Specific Diseases)
• Prevalence rates(Specific Diseases)
• Marriage and divorce rates
• Language

Diabetes- 11.4

Chronic respiratory disease- 36.5%

Diabetes- 50%

Chronic respiratory-34%

Slavery

Critical job loss after WWII

Education and healthcare provide economic prospects

Written

Social media

Telephones

Black Suicide-10.1 per 100000

Homicides-9% (126 per year) in Northwest and 5.13% (74) in fair hill

Limited for the poor neighborhoods

Lack of affordable housing

D) Sociocultural Considerations: The Community As a Social System

(i) Socioeconomic status

(a) Income of family

$35759
(b) Major occupations

Education and manufacturing
(c) Estimated level of unemployment

5.6% in March 2018

(d) Percent below the poverty level

24.5% in 2018 a decline from 25.7% in 2016
(e) People retired

6.4%

(ii) Educational level

High school diploma or more- 83.9%,

Bachelor degree or higher above 25 years-28.6%
(a) Religious distribution

Christianity 68 %( 41% in protestants and 26% Catholics), Irreligion 24%, Jews -3% and others 5%

Marriage rates are moderate, but divorce rates are high (44%)

11.2% native Spanish, 2.12 Chinese, and the rest American English

Unicameral city council

Near liberty Bell, administration services, disaster management, online and physical access

242 city public schools, community college, and universities

K-12 and community college

54 libraries

Yearlong school-based programs, 12 weeks session

Specialized services available

Integrated into the K-12 programs

Available but limited

Various modes including railway, roads, buses, cycling, pedestrians, water and aviation

Nutrition is generally poor

Adults work in tight schedules, but recreational facilities are available

High

• Identify existing services
• Assessing the current level of performance
• Availability and accessibility of specific types of health care services
• Health needs lacking services
• The extent to which health care services are overused and underused
• Financing of health care

Primary care services, community health centers, mental health services, telehealth

Healthcare services performance is better than in PA

Both medical and psychological healthcare services are readily available

Screening services for low-income houses

Overuse is medication, and underused services are psychotherapy

The majority has health insurance

10.3% of people in Philadelphia below 65 years lack insurance (PEW, 2019, April 11).

References

City-Data.Com. (2020). Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Retrieved August 04, 2020, from

History.com Editors. (2019, March 08). Philadelphia. Retrieved August 04, 2020, from

Office of Homeless Services (n.d.). The city of Philadelphia.

PEW. (2019, April 11). 10 Trends That Have Changed Philadelphia in 10 Years. Retrieved August 04, 2020, from

US Census Bureau. (2020, April 04). Quick Facts, Philadelphia city, Pennsylvania. Retrieved August 04, 2020, from

Villarosa, L. (2020, July 28). Pollution Is Killing Black Americans. This Community Fought Back. Retrieved August 04, 2020, from

Washington, R. (2017). PHILADELPHIA’S COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT HEALTH. Retrieved August 04, 2020, from