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Tyra’s job recently facilitated a healthcare roundtable where employees got to discuss their family’s current relationship to health and wellness. This got Tyra thinking about the future, and she is now trying to figure out how to best anticipate each of her family member’s healthcare needs. She’s the mom to twin seven-year-old girls who love nothing more than to ride their bikes, climb trees, and whip up treats in the kitchen. Unfortunately, Tyra’s husband lost his job three months ago and is having troubling finding work. Thankfully, her 79-year-old mother-in-law lives with them and loves to help out around the house. Considering Tyra’s family circumstances, which type of healthcare situation would require preventative care? What would require emergency care? In what situation could you imagine a mental health professional would need to get involved? What methods could be used if someone in the family is experiencing a critical health issue, such as substance abuse? What strategies can Tyra develop to evaluate information about critical health issues?