The Role of Health Departments in Advancing a New Community Health and Wellness Agenda
2007
The Role of Health Departments in Community Health
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Author Information
Author(s): Boyce Ellen MPH, CHES, Stine Joan MS, MHS, CHES, Jones Ellen MS, CHES
Conclusion
Health departments can enhance community health by integrating socioecological factors into their programs and workforce training.
Supporting Evidence
- Public health agencies need to develop surveillance measures for socioecological determinants of health.
- Community engagement is essential for sustaining chronic disease prevention activities.
- New technologies are being used to enhance the training of public health professionals.
Takeaway
Health departments can help communities stay healthy by working together with local people and using new ways to understand health issues.
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