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2016 National Public Health Week

Join us in educating and empowering high school students in public health activities and careers. Explore the advancements and impact of public health throughout history. Discover the many rewarding careers in public health and why studying it is crucial in today's world. Let's work together to create a healthier future!

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2016 National Public Health Week

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  1. 2016 National Public Health Week CPHAMentors on Request (MOR)This project was developed for 2016 National Public Health Week to help educators engage high school and early college students in public health activities, volunteerism and careers. Our public health organizations look forward to hearing from you and working with you to make this next generation the healthiest yet.Joan Lane, MPH Cyndi Billian Stern, MA, MPH Co-Chairs, CPHA MOR CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  2. Life Expectancy . . . 1900 vs. Today • What was it then? • What is it today? • Why the change?1 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/lifexpec.htm CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  3. Achievements in Public Health • Vaccination programs;Control of infectious diseases • Safer motor vehicles and roads; safer workplaces • Decrease in heart disease and stroke • Family planning • Healthy food and water • Decreased tobacco use • Detection and treatment of HIV • Improving Health Equity: the highest level of health for all people 2 www.cdc.gov/about/history/tengpha.htm CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  4. What is Public Health? Everything we do toPREVENT and PROTECT populations from disease, disasters and injury. Everything we do to PROMOTEgood health, from access to healthy food, clean air and water, to walkable neighborhoods, to policies and information that help everyone LIVE WELL. CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  5. What is Public Health? videos The Healthiest Nation in One Generation (2.38 min) Healthiest Nation in One GenerationAward- winning video from the American Public Health Association. Public Health Introduction from National Association of County and City Health OfficialsColumbia University This is Public Health Sticker Campaign 3 minutes What surprised you the most? Which video did you like the most? CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  6. What is Public Health?The Difference Between Public Health and Medical Care CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  7. What are Some Careers in Public Health? Epidemiologists (Disease Detectives) Environmental Health Professionals Emergency Planners Health Policy Analysts Healthcare Managers Community Health Workers Health Information Technologists Occupational Health/Safety Professionals Health Communication Director Health Science Researchers Nutritionists Public Health Physicians and Nurses Wellness Consultants/Counselors CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  8. The H.O.T. Guide • Created by the CT AHEC Program (Area Health Education Centers) • Info on 80+ Health & Technology Careers, including Public Health • What’s the job like? • What’s the future for this career? • What’s the average salary? • What education or training is required? • Where can I get trained in CT? www.healthcareersinCT.com CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  9. Why Study Public Health? Public Health Skills Prepare you for all Careers • Today’s learner will have 10-14 jobs by age 38 • PH skills transfer: • Communication • Cultural Sensitivity • Analytical and Systems thinking • Leadership • Global Awareness • Technology • Preparedness • Prevention and Outcomes Research are essential in the new health care environment CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017 CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2016

  10. Facts about Teen Depression CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  11. Social Determinants of Health **Unnatural Causes trailer (4:42 min) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uE7v5cHlHDQ This video begins to explain how a person’s zip code can have greater influence on their health than their genetic code. http://www.whio.com/videos/news/cdc-zip-code-more-important-to-health-than-genetic/vCZCt9/#__federated=1 A newscast covers the CDC study that concludes where you live can have an enormous impact on your health. CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  12. Health and Physical LiteracyLow health literacy costs as much as $238 billion/year* • Hands Up for Heathy Living * https://publichealth.gwu.edu/departments/healthpolicy/CHPR/downloads/LowHealthLiteracyReport10_4_07.pdf CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  13. Preventing Disease, Promoting Health Public Health Wash Your Hands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycDkw_gThhc This culturally sensitive video, produced by Newtown HS Public Health 101 Students, won a World Health Organization Award. Basic knowledge regarding hand washing, from the Public Health perspective. What are the root causes of the problems that this video addresses? Does the video appeal to a variety of viewer? Is it culturally sensitive? CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  14. Preventing Disease, Promoting Health Teen Pregnancy/STDs Discussion online at the Huffington Post: Huffington Post reviews Chicago's Teen Preganacy Prevention Campaign (10 min.) Unexpected? Most teen pregnancies and STDs are. Use a condom or wait. Is this an effective message? Why? CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  15. Preventing Disease, Promoting Health 17 Facts About E-Cigarettes That Might Surprise You (2 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV10yTIaFgM What surprised you? Are e-cigarettes just cigarettes in disguise? Who manufactures them? What policies could address this problem and who might be opposed? CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  16. The Opioid Epidemic: 2009-2014 17.5% increase in projected deaths from 2017-2018 due to drug intoxication according to the state Medical Examiner’s Office. CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  17. Environmental Health The Water Crisis 2.50 Minutes http://water.orgMatt Damon, narrator, supporter and spokesperson of this international organization, states striking facts about the importance of access to clean water worldwide, noting, “More people have cellphones than toilets.” What surprised you the most about this video/topic? What are some solutions to improve health outcomes covered in this video…and how can you help? CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  18. Preventing Disease, Promoting Health Vaccinations • The HPV Vaccine, and Youth Should Get It: Healthcare Triage • Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) are the cause of genital warts and a number of cancers. This video covers HPV, how the HPV vaccine works, and myths and realities about this vaccine and others. CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  19. Zika Virus What you Need to Know about the zika virus CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  20. Environmental Health: Healthy by Design Built Environment and Public Health (5:24 min)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7TiDS6hcJI This video describes the impact that the built environment has on improving physical activity, decreasing obesity, social isolation and its relationship to a healthier community. What is the built environment like in your community? How can you help to improve it? Who/what groups do you need to help? CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  21. RWJF Building a Culture of Health We believe an American Culture of Health is one in which: • Good health flourishes across geographic, demographic and social sectors. • Attaining the best health possible is valued by ourentire society. • Business, government, individuals, and organizations work together to build healthy communities and lifestyles. • Everyone has access to affordable, quality health care because it is essential to maintain, or reclaim, health. • Health care is efficient and equitable. • The economy is less burdened by excessive and unwarranted health care spending. • Keeping everyone as healthy as possible guides public and private decision-making. • Americans understand that we are all in this together. CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  22. Are you Addicted to your Phone? • iPhone Addict • Take the test: • http://behaviorhealth.bizcalcs.com/Calculator.asp?Calc=Cell-Phone-Addict • Make an Infographic to stop this behavior CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  23. This project was developed for the CT Public Health Association Mentoring Organization Registry by Cyndi Billian Stern, MA, MPH cyndistern@mac.com Co-Co-Chair CPHA MOR Linda Bergonzi-King, MPH lindabk64@gmail.com Chair, American Public Health Association Film Festival 2017 CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

  24. CPHA Mentors on Request American Cancer Society Black Women’s Health Council Central CT Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Central Connecticut Health District Chesprocott Health District Connecticut Children's Medical Center Danbury Health and Housing Department CT Association of Directors of Health CT Department of Public Health CT Partnership for Public Health Workforce Dev. Curtis D. Robinson Center for Health Equity Danbury Health and Housing Department Delta Omega Beta Rho, University of CT East Hartford Dept. of Health and Human Serv. East Shore Health District Farmington Valley Health District Guilford Health Department Hartford Health and Human Services Dept. Health Occupations Students of America, CT Health and Equity, LLC Hispanic Health Council Institute of Community Research Ledge Light Health District Meriden Dept. of Health and Human Services New Britain Health Department New Haven Health Department Newtown Health Department Northeast District Dept. of Public Health Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Plainville-Southington Regional Health District Southern CT State Univ. Dept., of Public Health Southern CT State Univ, Public Health Society Southwestern CT Area Health Education Center University of St. Joseph University of Hartford University of CT Master of Public Health Program University of CT, Public Health Student Org. University of CT, Alumni Board of the Master of Public Health Program West Haven Health Department Yale School of Public Health Yale Emerging Infections Program CT Public Health Association Mentors on Request (MOR) 2017

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