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.
The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health
The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health
Instructors: Beth A. Resnick, MPH
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Reviewed on Jul 7, 2019
Solid introduction to what it means to work in public health and various roles, also well as an overview of key big public health wins.
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Reviewed on Jul 31, 2018
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
CD
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2022
The course is highly inspiring and motivated me to see hold strong to public health as my field of study. Indeed public health goes beyond borders.
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