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Since its first operation in 2010, Bhakti Dharma Husada Regional Public Hospital (RSUD) has experienced an increase in patient demand for health services. Some services now require additional space. Moreover, there is a growing need for executive and VIP services. To address these needs, Bhakti Dharma Husada Regional Public Hospital is planning to enhance its services by constructing a new building. Based on the results of investment analysis obtained Net Present Value (NPV) of Rp. 1,373,606,103,022, Payback Period (PP) for 6.89 years, Internal Rate of Return (IRR) value of 17.39% is greater than the Minimum Attractive Rate of Return (MARR) value of 9.21% (IRR> MARR), Benefit Cost Ration (BCR) of 1.28, then the investment is declared feasible. In addition, based on the results of the sensitivity analysis, the investment feasibility limit is obtained, namely the development of the hospital becomes unfeasible if the service tariff is reduced by 15% or the operating costs are increased by 15% or the interest rate is increased by 13%.

Uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism in the body, typically excreted through urine. However, excessive uric acid can lead to the accumulation of crystals in the joints, resulting in gouty arthritis, particularly in individuals of productive age. This article aims to discuss a community service initiative to prevent elevated uric acid levels through routine screenings and education on healthy lifestyles. The initiative employed the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach, encompassing counseling, uric acid level examinations, and iterative evaluations, thereby enhancing public awareness of the importance of maintaining normal uric acid levels and understanding healthy lifestyle practices. Education and early detection of uric acid levels can help the community comprehend actionable steps to reduce the risk of long-term health complications.

Background: The endocrine system is a network of glands that produces body hormones to regulate various body functions, such as growth, metabolism, regulation reproduction, and homeostasis. This research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of the endocrine system, the function of the hormones produced, and the impact of their disorders on health. The research was carried out using a literature study method of six relevant national journals published in the last five years. The results of the analysis show that the endocrine system plays an important role in maintaining body balance through feedback mechanisms and interactions with the nervous system. Disorders of glands such as the pancreas, thyroid and adrenals can lead to serious illnesses, including diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism and Cushing's syndrome. This study emphasizes the importance of understanding the endocrine system for the development of early detection and intervention strategies for hormonal disorders. It is hoped that the research results can become a reference for medical personnel and scientists in improving the quality of public health.

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the number of fever cases in children reaches 62%. Management of fever can be in the form of non-pharmacological therapy. One non-pharmacological therapy for fever is to apply a compress using aloe vera. Aloe vera contains lignin and saponin which can vasodilate the skin and reduce body temperature. The aim of this research is to determine the effect of information and actions on giving aloe vera compresses on reducing body temperature in children with fever at the Nassau Kec.Nassau Kab.Toba Tahun 2024. This research is a type of quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research design with a pre-test and post-test design without control with subjects of 30 children aged 3 – 6 years who had a fever at the nassau public health center,nasaau district,toba regency in 2024. Community Health Center. The sampling technique in this research is total sampling, namely a sampling technique when all members of the population are used as samples. The intervention carried out was applying compressaloe vera to the forehead for 15 minutes. Temperature measurement using a digital thermometer. The data analysis used is univariate and bivariate analysis. The test used is the non-parametric Wilcoxon test. The results of this research, namely the results of statistical tests using the Wilcoxon test stated that giving aloe vera compresses had an effect on changes in body temperature in fever sufferers with a p value = 0.002 (α < 0.005) with a temperature decrease of 0.486 ºC. The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant influence on the results of measuring body temperature before and after giving aloe vera compresses to children who have fever at  the nassau public health center,nasaau district,toba regency in 2024.

Community Health Centers (Puskesmas) are facilities established to implement promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitative health services by the government, local authorities, and the community. The system of drug planning and procurement plays a pivotal role in determining drug availability and the budget allocation required. This study aims to evaluate the process of drug planning and procurement using a combination of the ABC-VEN and Reorder Point (ROP) methods at the Belik Community Health Center, Pemalang Regency. This research is a descriptive analysis employing a retrospective case study design with data collection from January to December 2023 and supported by interviews. The results show that the ABC-VEN combination analysis identified: AV group (1 item; 0.29%; cost IDR 4,662,000), AE (45 items; 12.86%; IDR 271,578,813), AN (7 items; 2.00%; IDR 65,272,502), BV (7 items; 2.00%; IDR 7,825,526), BE (53 items; 15.14%; IDR 70,352,382), BN (11 items; 3.14%; IDR 15,283,936), CV (19 items; 5.43%; IDR 3,687,488), CE (194 items; 55.43%; IDR 42,690,036), and CN (13 items; 3.71%; IDR 2,779,589). Drugs in groups AN, BN, and CN (Additional group) should be prioritized for reduction; AE, BE, and CE (Main group) are second priority; while AV, BV, and CV (Priority group) must always be available. The highest Reorder Point (ROP) was for Dexamethasone at 64,067 tablets, while the lowest was Betason skin ointment with 0 tubes.

Providing education to the public by using bay leaves as a preparation will increase public awareness of the plants that grow in Indonesia, which are rich in health benefits, thereby increasing public enthusiasm. Bay leaves combined with white rice powder are often used as a moisturizer so they are made into a body scrub preparation that can increase moisture into the skin for better. The aim of this service is that the community is expected to provide education about bay leaves and white rice powder in Klambir V Village, Medan, Indonesia. This community service method was carried out using leaflets, modules, power points and presentations to the community. The result of this service was an increase in public knowledge of tamarind fruit as an antioxidant by 85%..

Fast food is a top choice because it is convenient, time-saving, and can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere. In addition, it is served in a hygienic environment and is considered a prestigious and modern food, especially among young people. In Indonesia, fast food consumption is increasing, based on research from the Directorate of Public Nutrition, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, it was recorded that in 2000, out of a total population of 210 million, around 76.7 million were overweight and more than 9.8 million were obese. This study aims to determine the level of understanding of students about the impact of fast food consumption in the DIII Midwifery Study Programme at Almarisah Madani University. The method used in this research is qualitative research with a total sample of 48 people selected using the total sampling technique. The results showed that of the 48 respondents, 43 students (89.58%) had a good level of understanding, 4 students (8.33%) had sufficient understanding, and 1 student (2.09%) had less understanding. Thus, the majority of students have good knowledge about the impact of fast food consumption.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases, not transmitted from person to person. PTM has a long duration and generally develops slowly. Based on the results of interviews with housewives in Poto Village, information was obtained that people regularly consume vegetables, but fruit is still very rare. Side dishes include fish, tofu and tempeh and meat made in various variants. Consuming fast food such as instant noodles and fried foods is still a habit among people.  Based on the background above, educational activities related to a balanced diet need to be conveyed to the public. This service aims to increase housewives' understanding of a balanced diet as an effort to prevent NCDs in Poto Village, Moyo Hilir District. Community service activities are carried out through providing education through health instructors using power point media. To evaluate the success of outreach activities in increasing housewives' knowledge about preventing NCDs, a series of pre-test and post-test activities were carried out. The results of the service show that there is an influence of the counseling given on increasing housewives' knowledge about a balanced diet as an effort to prevent NCDs.

The rise of hoaxes is currently increasingly undirected, along with the rapid growth of information and communication technology. In almost all aspects of life, hoaxes appear. The topic of health is not free from hoax news. Public officials are also often involved in reporting hoaxes related to health. Public Relations of RSA UGM as one of the pilot hospitals also took part in explaining the existence of health hoaxes. RSA UGM Public Relations took action to resolve this problem. This research analyzes how RSA UGM's public relations strategy responds to health hoaxes. The analysis was carried out using Ronald D. Smith's (2005) concept of public relations strategy which is divided into proactive strategies and reactive strategies. The results of the research show that in responding to health hoaxes, RSA UGM Public Relations recruits carried out preventive efforts well in advance in the form of proactive action and communication on their social media. When hoaxes emerged, RSA UGM Public Relations through its social media accounts provided education and adopted reactive strategies to respond to turmoil in society. In carrying out a strategy to respond to hoaxes, RSA UGM Public Relations relies more on social communication media than conventional communication media.

The practice of dentists in Indonesia is an important concern in the health care system, especially regarding consumer protection. Dentists often provide services that exceed the limits of their authority, potentially endangering public health. This article aims to analyze the urgency of legal protection for consumers of health services in dental practices based on a normative perspective and the implementation of applicable regulations. This research uses normative juridical methods with statutory, conceptual and case approaches. The research results show that even though there are regulations such as Law no. 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection and Minister of Health Regulation no. 39 of 2014, implementation is still less effective. This is caused by weak supervision, minimal public knowledge regarding consumer rights, and non-compliance by some dentists with regulations. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen regulations, increase supervision by the government, and educate the public to realize optimal legal protection for consumers of health services.

Gout is a metabolic disorder whose prevalence continues to increase in society. This study aims to evaluate public health by examining uric acid levels in the local population and analyzing the risk factors that influence it. The research method used is a quantitative approach with field surveys and checking uric acid levels using a portable diagnostic tool. Data was collected from 50 respondents who were randomly selected in the Anduonohu ​​sub-district area. The research results showed that the average respondent had uric acid levels above the normal threshold. The main risk factors identified include consumption of foods high in purine, lack of physical activity, and family history of similar diseases. This study underlines the importance of regular check-ups and public education about healthy lifestyles to prevent increased uric acid levels. Community-based interventions are recommended to reduce the prevalence of this disease. It is hoped that this research can become a reference in planning more effective public health programs.

To improve public health, the problem of providing clean water must be a top priority. Since water is essential for all living things, water is also very important. It requires the availability of healthy water, which includes monitoring and regulating water quality to meet human needs and life. The goal is to ensure that everyone has access to healthy drinking and clean water. Target. The aim of this research is to find out whether there are coliforms and fecal coliforms in the drilled well located on Rt 28/Rw 007, Baguala District, Ambon City. Methodology. This research is classified as descriptive research. The 6 water samples used were taken at Rt 28/Rw 007 Baguala District, Ambon City. The total population in this research is six drilled wells. All drilled well water was taken at 1 Rt/Rw and used as the resulting sample. The research results showed that fecal coliform and coli bacteria were found in drilled well water at Rt 28/Rw 007 Waiheru Perumnas Village, Baguala District, Ambon City; three drilled well water was positive for coliform bacteria, and one drilled well water was negative. Five positive borehole water also had negative coliform bacteria. Decision: According to the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Health Regulation number 32 of 2017 concerning environmental health quality standards and water health requirements for sanitation hygiene purposes, swimming pools, aqua solutions and public baths, the number of coliform bacteria is 1 and the number of coliforms is 3.

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Indonesia is ranked 2nd in the country with the highest burden of pulmonary TB. In February 2024, the Ministry of Health recorded that TB cases in Indonesia reached 1,060,000 cases and became the highest number ever before. In April 2024 until now, TB ranked 2nd out of 10 most visits to the Health Center, and 95 new cases of pulmonary TB were found throughout January - June 2024. The purpose of this activity is to increase public understanding of TB, risk factors and prevention of TB, cough etiquette, hand washing steps, and proper use of masks in the Health Center work area. Based on the results of initial observations, lifestyle factors play a role in the high number of TB. The results of the intervention showed that 22 participants (88%) obtained a post-test score. ≥70 points and there was an increase in the average pre-test and post-test scores of 52.9%, and 3 random participants were able to practice all three demonstrations correctly. It can be concluded that there is an increase in knowledge about TB, risk factors and prevention of TB, cough etiquette, hand washing steps, and proper use of masks so that it is expected to reduce TB cases in the work area of ​​the Health Center.

The national blood demand is estimated to reach around 5.5 million bags per year, while the available blood supply is only around 4.1 million bags. This results in a significant annual blood shortage, approximately 1.4 million bags. The root cause of the main problem of unmet blood needs lies in the lack of public awareness. Therefore, efforts are needed to increase public education and awareness about the importance of blood donation and the high demand for blood. Activities include counseling and blood type testing of the ABO and Rh systems using the slide test method. The examination results show that the most common blood type found in Lampegan Village is type O, while the least common is type B. Almost all of them have Rh-positive blood type, and Rh-negative was found in one resident. Knowing the exact blood type and adopting a healthy lifestyle can help someone become a blood donor. Blood type testing is a persuasive strategy to raise public awareness about the importance of blood types and the benefits of blood donation.

The Covid-19 virus has caused many health problems. Covid-19 has infected many humans ranging from small children to adults and has also caused many deaths. The clean and healthy lifestyle program is a form of embodiment to provide learning experiences and create a conducive condition for society and behavior so that they can apply healthy ways of lifein order to maintain, maintain and improve health. Actions taken are preparation, implementation and evaluation. The purpose of this counseling is to increase public awareness of the importance of implementing a healthy and clean lifestyle (PHBS) in order to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The results of this counseling activity are the creation of harmony between communities through mutual cooperation for the sake of cleanliness of the village environment, activities for making places washing hands and distribution of masks accompanied by conducting educational outreach on the importance of carrying out clean and healthy lifestyles, and the formation of cleaner flower gardens. Thus, public awareness arises from these activities so that they can suppress the increase in the spread of Covid-19 and the environment is also kept clean.

The background in this research was that the use of Operational Assistance Funds program must be taken into consideration for accountable and transparent financial governance. The research aimed to determine the accountability and transparency of the management of health operational assistance funds at the Watubaing Public Healt Center in Talibura subdistrict, Sikka regency. The research method employed descriptive qualitative while the analysis tool was carried out through data collection using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The research findings indicated that the implementation of accountability and transparency principles had been well implemented, as seen from the reporting mechanism according to the Operational Assistance Funds Technical Guidelines. The principle of transparency was quite open which can be seen from the initial planning openness of MINILOK and POA drafting system which involves all staff at the Watubaing Health Center and the cross-sector community.

The problem of under-five nutrition, especially stunting, is still the focus of the government. Stunting in toddlers can have an impact on physical, mental and emotional development, as well as brain development. Children who suffer from stunting, as adults, will be more susceptible to diseases, both infectious and non-communicable diseases. Jambi Province's stunting prevalence of 13.5% in 2023 has not yet reached the reduction target. Based on SSGI in 2021, the stunting prevalence rate in Jambi City is 14.0%. This study aims to determine the effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. This study is a quasi-experimental study (pre- test and post-test), the respondents were mothers of toddlers in Pinang Merah Village, Jambi City. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The results of the study were an increase in knowledge seen from the results of the pre- test and post-test which statistically proved a significant increase in knowledge (p-value <0.001). It is concluded that there is an effect of healthy food education on the knowledge of mothers of toddlers. It is hoped that local health centers will often carry out counseling or educational activities to the community to increase knowledge, attitudes and behavior so as to increase the degree of public health.

People's mining activities in Gamey Village, Uwapa District, Nabire Regency, Central Papua Province are carried out to meet daily needs and improve the welfare of the local community. This mining activity is based on alluvial deposit conditions and is applied for mining sediments on the surface and using alcon machines. for high pressure water spray. This community mining activity is divided into several stages starting from preparation of mining land, processing and production processes as well as selling gold products for sale. This research aims to examine the gold processing used by small-scale miners in Uwapa District, Gamey Village, and its impact on the environment and public health. The main focus of this research is on the use of the sluice box method, which is the gold processing technique most commonly used by local communities. This method was chosen for its simplicity and low cost, although the gold recovery efficiency varies between 50-70%. Additionally, this research evaluates alternative technologies such as shake tables and centrifuges that can increase gold recovery efficiency and be more environmentally friendly. The research results show that the implementation of alternative technology requires training, procurement of adequate equipment and infrastructure as well as ongoing monitoring. By adopting better technology, it is hoped that gold mining activities in Gamey Village can run more productively and sustainably, improving community welfare without damaging the environment.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the fulfillment of socio-economic rights of the community in Rote Ndao Regency, as one of the underdeveloped regions in Indonesia, and to identify the obstacles faced by the local government in its efforts to fulfill them. Socio-economic rights, such as access to education, health, employment, and public services, are part of the human rights guaranteed by the constitution. However, their implementation often encounters various obstacles in areas with less developed socio-economic conditions. This study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive analytical approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, document studies, and field observations. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of socio-economic rights in Rote Ndao Regency is still not optimal. This can be seen from the low level of community access to educational facilities, health services, and basic infrastructure. On the other hand, the local government faces a number of significant obstacles, such as budget constraints, lack of adequate infrastructure, low quality of human resources, geographical barriers, and weak coordination between agencies. As a solution, this study recommends increasing budget allocations for priority sectors, developing basic infrastructure, improving the quality of human resources through education and training, and strengthening cross-sectoral coordination. In addition, active community involvement in the planning and implementation of development programs is also very important to improve the effectiveness of policies. The results of this study are expected to contribute to local governments and other stakeholders in formulating more effective strategies to accelerate the fulfillment of people's socio-economic rights, while improving the quality of life in Rote Ndao Regency.

Hypertension is the leading cause of premature death worldwide. To reduce the risk of hypertension, what needs to be done is hypertension treatment as an effort to control hypertension, one of which is non-pharmacological treatment, usually carried out by implementing the use of pandan wangi plants. Pandan wangi is a plant whose leaves are often used as a food additive. The purpose of implementing Community Service activities in Lorong Putri is to increase public awareness, especially the elderly, about Hypertension and the treatment of Hypertension with traditional medicine. Using the method of providing education and question and answer discussions related to dangerous conditions and efforts to prevent hypertension, participants in this activity were carried out on October 7, 2024 at Lorong Putri, Air Besar Health Center Work Area. totaling 20 people. During the Education Process, participants listened carefully and provided good feedback, in the form of benefits and how to consume boiled pandan leaf water, and whether it can be boiled together with drinking water at home, and all questions from participants can be answered well. With questions and answers from participants, participants can better understand hypertension and how to treat it with traditional medicine.