Catalyst Project by Beth Crissy https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv Compelling Questions, Ideas, and thoughts for MPS II catalyst project en-us 2020-03-27 10:56:55 UTC 2025-09-25 18:55:06 UTC hello@padlet.com nyla sharma https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304592340 - how far is the nearest planned parenthood from me?
- i could create a curriculum to be implemented in schools on the topic of sexual health
- what percentage of students think they have learned a sufficient amount from their school's sex education program?
- how many kids come out in middle school? how many in high school? --> when is it most beneficial to start talking about these topics(i would assume middle school)
- how many LGBTQ+ youth shelters are near me?]]> 2021-03-12 23:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304592340 Catalyst Activity: Brainstorming in Your Community alyssatemkin28 https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304600409 - How can we educate more teens on the impact of social media on their mental health?
- Why does everyone feel the need to post their life on social media?
- How can social media advocate for positive body image?
- How has something such as TikTok caused eating disorders?
- How has COVID-19 impacted the way people connect and why is social media causing so many mental health problems?]]> 2021-03-13 00:04:22 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304600409 brainstorming in your community - catalyst project activity 23lroson1_1 https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304689724 - Pre-covid, homeless people used to sometimes sleep on the subway benches (because since it’s underground, it’s warm). Now that the subway isn’t open 24hours because they need to sanitize it, can they still stay there or do they need to find new places now?
- If there is a homeless person in a park that is having a seizure, fainted, etc. and people call the ambulance, how do they then afford it if they’re uninsured?
- do homeless kids go to the nurse’s office at school more often than others? 
- do homeless kids ever go to the nurse’s office for things that one usually would go to the doctor’s office or hospital for?
- I know that pre-covid, Starbucks would give homeless people free water and access to their restrooms. Is this still allowed with covid?]]> 2021-03-13 01:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304689724 Sophia: brainstorming in my community https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304848835 topic: opioid crisis and the bay area
- How can stigmatization harm those trying to get help?
- What is the neurobiology of substance abuse and addiction?
- How can understanding said neurobiology help more people understand that substance abuse is a serious medical condition?
-  How has COVID 19 had a short term and potential long term impact on the crisis? 
- I previously interviewed the director for healthcare for the homeless in Contra Costa County, maybe I could reach out again and ask him about how substance abuse affects that population and how it is treated]]> 2021-03-13 04:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304848835 Abby: Brainstorming in your community https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304938989 - I wonder what communities near me don’t have access to the medical resources I do and what the demographics of those people are.
- Solution to my work safety issue: lower the limit of people in the store at a time (I think it should be around 100 since the store is fairly small).
- Make sure people at the door are trained to tell customers when they can’t come in (form a line outside) to lower how many people are inside.
- Also because the workers don’t seem to care that much I also think we should educate everyone on the importance of maintaining a less crowded store, so people are further apart. 
- Solution to restaurant safety issue: allow employees to bring their own masks, or provide masks that have better coverage (eg. a metal bar over the nose which would allow for a better fit). ]]> 2021-03-13 06:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1304938989 Sarah Jane: brainstorming in my community sarahjaneschulze2004 https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1305450283 - problem - a large area of neighborhoods in my city don't have access to healthy food stores
- solution - build more grocery stores in that area, create services to bring people healthy groceries who can't go to stores for little/no cost
- questions - obviously there needs to be more grocery stores built, but that could take years, so what could be done in the meantime?
- problem - a lot of the less popular parks in my city, like the ones in neighborhoods, are under-maintained, which means that residents are not likely to go there for exercise 
- solution - hire someone to clean sidewalks and pick up trash every so often, create a volunteer program to pick up trash, have more trashcans throughout parks

]]> 2021-03-13 14:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1305450283 Ella: Brainstorming in my community https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1305654053 - Are there any resources for LGBTQ+ individuals in my community? If so, what is the extent of the services that they provide? Is there any mental health aspect of their services?
- How does lack of LGBTQ+ education impact the mental health of students in the community?
- What is the extent of the effect that supporting parents can have on the mental health of LGBTQ+ children? What is the impact of openly discussing mental health and LGBTQ+ identities have on children? Does discussing mental health issues make it more likely for children and teens to seek help?
- How are doctors trained to treat and interact with LGBTQ+ individuals? Is this training effective? Is training renewed to continue to be up to date?
- Does LGBTQ+ status affect treatment? What effects do the current discussions regarding the protections of trans individuals in the healthcare industry have on the mental health of trans individuals and their willingness to seek treatment?

]]> 2021-03-13 17:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1305654053 Brainstorming in my Community allawamamalak https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1305962828 As I mentioned earlier, one of crushing issues citizens face in Aqaba is the accessibility to cancer centers that are dedicated to provide treatments:
-Solutions: The problem can be solved by the government. The government can establish a center. However, they are not executing   anything because people are not delivering their voice. So, we can create a platform for patients to write their suggestions and concerns showing how badly they feel about the situation.
Also, we can fix the prices for the accommodation. I also think we can fix the problem by building a proper transportation(high speed metro) between the south and the north.

]]> 2021-03-13 21:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1305962828 Alison: Brainstorming in my community https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1308069645 - Problem: Affordability of daycare, which is notoriously expensive in the Bay Area. 
- Question: How might this affect the financial situations of working-class families, single parents, etc? Will they have to compromise on other expenses, like on their healthcare?  
- Innovation: Implement and invest in equitable paid-leave programs for families
- Question: Because a lot of restaurants/cafes are struggling economically to stay open, how can California hasten vaccination efforts among workers?
- Solution: Spread awareness on vaccine safety (phone banking, pamphlets, social media, officials/leaders contributing) and invest in vaccine distribution sites]]> 2021-03-14 20:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1308069645 Anastasia: Brainstorming in my community kruegera23 https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1308190461 - How are certain people are treated differently in the healthcare system just because of their social status and/or their appearance?
- What are some ways that homeless people can get the proper healthcare they need, even though they are uninsured?
- Do all people in need have access to a soup kitchen and if not how can we change this?
- Are homeless people getting the proper nutrition, in terms of being able to access fresh foods that they need? How is this impacting their health?
- Does everyone have access to a shopping area where they can get clothes and other necessary items to live? How is this impacting their life?]]> 2021-03-14 22:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1308190461 Cameron Evans: Brainstorming https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1308218247 Some Questions: 
Topic: Greenwich Hospital
  • How are different ethnic groups mistreated in the medical community and why is that?
  • What services help the uninsured in my area (medically)?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted the homeless and the uninsured?
Problems + Solutions:  
Topic: Greenwich Hospital
Problems:
  •  No closeby bus stops/easily visible free parking 
  •  Signs only in English
Solutions: 
  • Work with local government to post new signage
  • Work with buses to implement medical stops

]]> 2021-03-14 22:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1308218247 Talia https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1308583124 - I noticed a lot of parents speaking Spanish with their kids at my local mall. How does growing up in a bilingual household affect the development of the kid’s language abilities?
- I saw mostly English books in the children’s section which is a problem because parents who primarily speak a different language wouldn’t feel comfortable reading English books to their kids, impacting their language abilities.
- What are the racial and socioeconomic disparities in terms of which children have slower language development?
- Where are the most accessible resources for parents to learn about how to nurture their childrens’ language development?
- How can parents assess their own knowledge of language development?]]> 2021-03-15 01:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1308583124 Demi: Brainstorming in my community https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1312927256 - Nutritious food is very expensive in Seattle, the food bank I used to work at was under funded and under resourced. What can be done to provide healthy foods to everyone? 
- because of the pandemic school children who depended on lunch provided be the school are not always getting them delvered and a lot of times they are not very nutritious. 
- in Seattle there is a huge disparity among race in the homeless population. In seattle as 65.7% are white, 14.1% are asain, 7.0% are african american, 1% are native american or native alaskan, .9% pacific islander, 2.3% other races and 5.6% are two or more races. So how is it that the homeless population is 48% white, 25% african american, 2% asian, 15% native american, pacific islander 4%, and 6% multiracial. How can we address this problem? What does the Seattle community need to do to fix it? What are all the things that contribute to these numbers and how can they be addressed and fixed?



]]> 2021-03-15 21:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1312927256 Kaya: Brainstorming Activity https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1313864892 1. Problem: Waiters/waitresses with ill-fitting masks (issued by the workplace).
2. Solution: Let the employees bring their own masks, mandate double masking, or order adjustable masks (the one's with strips of metal around the bridge of the nose). 
3. I wonder how socio-economic status and where people live impacts the health/medical education they receive. 
4. I have noticed that workers in stores and gas station mini marts don't seem to care about social-distancing or wearing masks. This put themselves and other customers at risk. 
5. Solution: Educate the employees on the importance and benefits of covid guidelines. ]]> 2021-03-16 04:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1313864892 Alanna: Brainstorming https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1358236754 Problem: increase in domestic violence/domestic issues
Solution: easily accessible, inconspicuous support apps/websites for reporting, legal advice, etc.

Problem: lack of meals for lower income students who are now hybrid/remote
Solution: community service partnerships with local food banks/pantries maybe, or widespread fundraising/food donations

Some questions:
- What are the statistics for domestic violence across my communities?
- What are the demographics of the students and their families who struggle with affording food as a result of hybrid/remote school?
- How can we anonymously survey individuals, but still get them the specific help they need?]]> 2021-03-26 17:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1358236754 Ava https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1362653588 Problems:
-My school never gave us proper sexual education, we were only taught that abstinence is the answer.
-Schools are not required to teach sexual education, and are encouraged by state leaders to teach abstinence as the preferred method, erasing conversations around how to have safe sex
-There are only a few clinics where teens can go to receive information or contraception / other items in the state
-Church life is huge in the south, deeply influencing everywhere else in the state. Schools are often connected to churches, further influencing sexual health curriculum
Southern culture has caused sexual health to be taboo, forcing kids to rely on these conversations to come from school, causing a great need for more thorough topics]]> 2021-03-29 03:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1362653588 Nia, Brainstorming about how Hurricanes can Affect Different People in Florida and my Community niapatel11 https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1366172626 Some Questions I have-
  1. What happens if someone gets injured or sick due to a Hurricane?
  2. Does health insurance cost any health injury from the hurricane? 
  3. What if a person does not have health insurance?
  4. What if a person does not have a safe place to take shelter?
  5.  How does no power or electricity affect a person´s health?
]]> 2021-03-30 00:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1366172626 Jocelyn garj220 https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1371859697 Questions:
1. How do we address the people unwilling to wear masks in public spaces?
2. How do we treat someone without health insurance?
3. If the ER is full due to COVID who do we decide who receives care and who doesn't?
4. Should masks be mandatory while exercising?]]> 2021-03-31 14:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1371859697 Manasi: Brainstorming access to healthcare services https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1378974470 Top problems I noticed:
- At school, sports facilities, and possibly daycare, not everyone is treated the same. Athletes take priority depending on which is more important to the school (usually dependent on funding).
- Outside areas that are not directly correlated with healthcare services, there is a difference in how people are treated based on the color of their skin, status, and money. This may lead to a lower inclination to treat said person in an emergency.
- Some hospitals treat based on insurance or status, so proper care isn't necessarily expected when it should be. 
- Urgent cares and smaller clinics are equipped to help with minor issues, but would not be able to provide assistance with major. However, if a person can't afford a service, they may opt to no care which is a problem. 
- Specialty doctors provide specific care, but people are not always guaranteed good care because of the reputations some offices hold or the lack of commitment employees (nurses) have for their jobs. ]]> 2021-04-03 00:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1378974470 Najah: Brainstorming in my community https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1380190854 What is the problem?: Poorer communities in my greater living area are located in "food deserts" and do not have proper access to grocery stores or hospitals. 
1. How can we fix environmental racism?
2. What is the history behind this issue?
3. Does gender play a specific role in treatment from doctors? 
4. How widespread is this issue?
5. Would changing the American medical system (insurance based to free healthcare) help combat this issue? ]]> 2021-04-04 02:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1380190854 EG https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1389995014 Issues in my community:
-our hospitals could use a renovation, they are very outdated and do not have the proper equiptment for all procedures
-the roads and sidewalks leading to our main hospitals are very bad. they are extremely uneven which makes it difficult to travel by wheelchair 
-public transportation has stations on the premises of our main hospital, and trouble often arises with passengers messing with medical students ]]> 2021-04-07 04:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1389995014 Quincy: Brainstorming https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1480128831 Issues:
- Predominately black and brown communities lack the resources needed to ensure good health and wellness.
- The neighborhoods lack funding so schools are poor and don't provide the proper education to the children that attend. There needs to be a better curriculum that has an aspect of health and wellness.
- With so many poor social determinants of health that affect the overall health and wellness of communities, what can be changed to improve neighborhoods?
- How can change be possible if there are fundamental issues caused by a history of racism and discrimination?]]> 2021-04-30 22:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/beth_crissy/e68y8h11lqiv/wish/1480128831