Health & safety hazards
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... Clean air/low pollution
Mild weather (not lots of snow usually) which keeps roads clear
Thi…
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Clean air/low pollution
Mild weather (not lots of snow usually) which keeps roads clear
Things that are missing from the Johnson City community:
Sidewalks/biking trails
Community education about obesity, smoking, teen pregnancy, drug use, and other public health issues
Health food stores/restaurants that are affordable and accessible
Johnson City, TN
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... According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.6 square miles (…
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.6 square miles (102.5 km²), of which 39.3 square miles (101.7 km²) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²; 0.78%) is water.
Sources: http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/
http://johnsoncitytnchamber.com/http://www.johnsoncitytn.org
http://johnsoncitytnchamber.com
Johnson City, TN
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... According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.6 square miles (…
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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.6 square miles (102.5 km²), of which 39.3 square miles (101.7 km²) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²; 0.78%) is water.
Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnson_City,_Tennessee
http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/
http://johnsoncitytnchamber.com/
Top 3 needs
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... Education about lung/throat/mouth cancer
Education about second-hand smoke
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Education about lung/throat/mouth cancer
Education about second-hand smoke
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health fairs/booths at local events
{teen_pregnancy.jpg} 3. Decrease teen birth rates
How to help:
Comprehensive sexuality education programs and access to reproductive health care
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and other sexualitysexually transmitted diseases
Access to contraceptives and teen-friendly reproductive health care
Health & safety hazards
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... See many people smoking in their vehicles with their children in the vehicle
Readily accessib…
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See many people smoking in their vehicles with their children in the vehicle
Readily accessible fast food restaurants and not many affordable options when it comes to healthy eating/grocery shopping
This area has lots of different flora and fauna which can trigger allergies and possibly aggravate other conditions such as asthma
Health and safety assets:
Many community gyms
Churches, schools, residences
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... Evangelical
Residences:
... town homes, low-income/government housing, etc.). Some ... …
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Evangelical
Residences:
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town homes, low-income/government housing, etc.). Some
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others are run down.in disrepair.
Vandalism:
Vandalism can be seen in Johnson City depending on where you go. During my survey, I especially noticed graffiti on bridges. In downtown Johnson City evidence of vandalism/graffiti can be seen in some of the abandoned buildings.
Stores
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Are there stores that carry essentials? Grocery stores, super stores, discount stores? Are prices …
Are there stores that carry essentials? Grocery stores, super stores, discount stores? Are prices comparable?
As a regional hub for a four-state area, Johnson City is home to a large variety of retail business, from well-known national chains to local boutiques and galleries.
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and Noble. Some of the stores that carry essentials are listed below.
{sams.jpg} Super stores:
Walmart (2)
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