Profiles in Public Health
Profiles in Public Health provides a snapshot of what a public health professional does. In a public health, we work to improve the health and quality of life for entire communities --- not just individuals. We work to increase awareness of public health and safety issues in order to prevent illnesses and injuries --- not just treat them. We also tackle complex health issues, such as improving access to health care, controlling infectious disease, reducing environmental hazards, making sure restaurants are clean and safe, and making sure mothers and babies are getting the nutrition they need... and much, much more!
Snapshots:
- Communicable Disease Nurse
- HIV/STD Health Educator/Social Worker
- Sanitarian
- Women Infants and Children
- Health Education
- Social Worker
Public Health is:
local clinics • healthy mothers and healthy babies • breastfeeding • vaccinations • clean, fluoridated water • car seats • seatbelts • traffic laws • prepared communities • clean air • tobacco-free environments • safe workplaces • green communities • medical research • sex education • jogging trails and bike paths • safe and clean places to play • sidewalks • elderly services • city planning • healthy homes
Public Health is:
The promotion of good health and the prevention of disease.
- Preventing epidemics
- Monitoring the health condition of the population
- Protecting the environment, workplaces, housing, food and water
- Training specialists in investigating and preventing diseases, responds to disasters and mobilizing communities for action.
Public Health is:
Ready to make the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation - with your help. Want to learn how?
