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 Management
Taught 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: Hib Vaccine Introduction
- 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: Public Health Surveillance Introduction
- 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: People of Public Health Introduction
- 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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This course was well planned and organized. Maintained interest while learning. Short videos accompanied by discussion prompts and brief quizzes. Enjoyed the course and "getting to know" the folks involved in Public Health in Baltimore County.