HCS/457: Public And Community Health

Wk 5 Discussion: Health Promotion Programs [due Thurs]

Outbreaks and Communicable Diseases

Wk 5 Summative Assessment: Population Health Presentation

Discussion Topic

As a public health manager, you have been tasked with presenting a current health program to a local nonprofit organization to raise awareness and evaluate effectiveness.

Research 1 health promotion program of interest to you, such as a supplemental food distribution program for older adults or an education program to prevent eating disorders.

Respond to the following: 

• How does the program you chose promote health?

• What populations does this program serve?

• Why is this program important to community and public health? 

Response Requirements

• By Thursday, respond to the prompt above in a minimum of 175 words.

• By Monday, post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.