Author: Kristan Lester
There are two significant entities that public health engages in this essential service – community members and community partners. Public health works closely with community members to develop public health solutions for the best results. Community members have first-hand perspectives on how issues manifest where they live, work, and play, what and how assets can […]
Jan 20, 2025
10 Essential Public Health Services (#3): Communicate effectively to inform and educate
Public health organizations provide critical health information on various topics. Topics could include healthy behaviors related to nutrition, seat belt use, or screening. Or could focus on health risks such as foodborne illness, air quality, or infectious diseases.
Jan 20, 2025
10 Essential Public Health Services (#1): Assess and monitor population health
The Essential Public Health Service of Assessing and Monitoring focuses on collecting and using public health data to help make decisions. Public Health’s role and responsibility is to maintain a continuous and current understanding of health within a jurisdiction by collecting, monitoring, and analyzing data.
Jan 20, 2025
Public Health is critical in conducting surveillance and timely investigations of health problems and hazards. Surveillance is essential in helping communities monitor and evaluate emerging patterns and trends of disease and illness. It contributes to better prevention and management of public health issues.
Jan 20, 2025
Explore the connection between nitrates and cancer in this e-learning module. Participants will learn what nitrates are, their sources, and how they can contaminate water systems, posing significant health risks. The module also covers practical methods for sampling water for nitrate levels and strategies to reduce nitrate contamination in surface waters, promoting a healthier environment. […]
Aug 15, 2024
Gain a thorough understanding of childhood cancers with our e-learning module. Explore the most common types of pediatric cancers, their symptoms, and potential causes. The module also covers available treatments, survival rates, and the profound impact these cancers have on young patients’ daily lives. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped with […]
Aug 15, 2024
