About this course: The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health provides an engaging overview of the incredible accomplishments and promise of the public health field. The first module includes interviews with legendary public health figures whose work led to millions of lives saved with vaccines, air bags and car seats, and the federal Women Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program. The second module brings key public health tools to life -- including use of data, communications, and policy - through discussions with experienced professionals who have used these tools to save lives. The third module includes a "Carpool Karaoke"-style trip through Baltimore County, Maryland with NACCHO President Dr. Umair Shah to see and hear real public health workers talking about how they serve their communities. Learners will come away from this course with a deeper understanding of the public health field and a greater enthusiasm for their own work in public health. Preview the course on YouTube: goo.gl/RXKbUr
Who is this class for: The primary audience for the People, Power, and Pride of Public Health are individuals working in any capacity in local and state health departments. The course aims to connect them to the grand tradition - and to the exciting present - of action in public health. Others who will enjoy the course include students, community members, and anyone interested in learning more about what public health has accomplished - and what it is really like today.
Taught by: Beth A. Resnick, MPH, Associate Scientist
Health Policy and ManagementTaught by: Joshua Sharfstein, MD, Associate Dean for Public Health Practice
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 3 weeks, 1 hour per week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
- Video: Santosham Interview
- Discussion Prompt: The Public Health Team
- Video: Road Safety Introduction
- Video: Baker Interview
- Discussion Prompt: Public Health Inventions
- Video: WIC Program Introduction
- Video: Paige Interview
- Discussion Prompt: Research Built on Trust
- Video: Fraser Introduction
- Video: Fraser Interview
- Video: Lucy Wilson & Megan Wallace Interview
- Discussion Prompt: Counting Cases
- Video: Public Health Communication Introduction
- Video: Rosie Henson Interview
- Discussion Prompt: Memorable messages
- Discussion Prompt: Reaching Everyone
- Video: Public Health Policy Introduction
- Video: Congressman Henry Waxman Interview
- Discussion Prompt: Helping Those at Highest Risk
- Video: Derek: Disease Investigation
- Video: Terry: Emergency Preparedness
- Discussion Prompt: Invisible Partners?
- Video: Mary: Home Nursing
- Video: Tyler: Environmental Inspection
- Discussion Prompt: Supporting Health Workers
- Video: Doing Good and Doing Well in Public Health
- Discussion Prompt: Reaching Every Part of the Community
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great format, content, and thought exercises for an intro to what and who public health is
This would be a good course for people beginning work in Public Health. They will be surprised to learn how many aspects of our lives are influenced by public
Quick and easy course, but informative and everyone in the videos provide a good explanation of what they do as well as display a passion for their service.
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This is an excellent introduction to Public Health for new staff, particularly staff that do not have a public health background. The use of personal interviews was effective in prompting the viewer to relate their own work to the bigger role of public health in the community.