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As with MLK and the movement he inspired, equity and service are key tenets of public health. Many public health professionals focus on reducing health disparities and providing support for their communities. The American Public Health Association’s November 2010 conference showcased great examples of people, programs and policies dedicated to social justice:http://tinyurl.com/4h8jzxu.
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Today, the front page of the Washington Post features a poll showing the public’s lack of support for a full repeal of the recent health-care law:http://tinyurl.com/6d4bdwh. PHiA (Public Health in Action): Health policy experts conduct, analyze and present public opinion polls that inform health politics and policy. E.g., Kaiser Public Opinion Spotlight:http://www.kff.org/spotlight/.
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Volunteering can help you help others AND learn about the people and organizations dedicated to improving health. For example, The Free Medical Clinic of Greater Cleveland needs volunteer Community Outreach Educators who will assist with “planning and facilitating HIV and STD prevention workshops.” No previous experience required. See this national database for local opportunities: http://www.serve.gov/index.asp.
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Even corporations can practice good public health with programs and policies that promote physical and mental health and help prevent disease, e.g., on site fitness or health care facilities or summer camps for employees’ children. See why Fortune Magazine rates SAS as a top company to work for:http://tinyurl.com/6fvtwgv.
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Healthy People 2020 is a nationwide project that strives to: identify health improvement priorities and research/data needs, increase awareness and understanding, establish goals, measure progress and inform action/implementation. Explore this site for public health information, inspiration and opportunities to make a difference: http://tinyurl.com/2a5cmze.
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A six minute video describing Healthy People 2020 and including key public health concepts, e.g., evidence-based, interventions, health equity (eliminating disparities), multi-disciplinary teams, the entire community, prevention, new directions, improving the quantity and quality of life, protecting health at all stages of life, healthy environments and social determinants.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJzSxm45bl8.
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If you love math (or like it a lot) and want to help people live healthier lives, biostatistics could be the career for you! Biostatisticians use math to define health problems, help develop clinical trials, evaluate programs and much more! They also have A LOT of job opportunities. A presentation by professors from a top school of public health: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZcrfrS_3MU.
See? Math can be fun!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ooa8nHKPZ5k&feature=related.
Biostatisticians in the making…? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFSrINhfNsQ.
