The Faces of Public Health…
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. Public health professionals analyze the effect of genetics, personal choice and the environment so they can develop programs that protect the health of your family and community.
In Idaho, the many faces of public health include research, disease prevention, environmental safety, health education, public policy, infectious disease control, physical activity and nutrition, and more. Are you one of the faces of public health in your community? If so, please send us your news and events to post by emailing idpublichlth@yahoo.com.
Please consider joining IPHA to enjoy the membership benefits of professional education, social networking, information sharing and legislative monitoring. You can join or renew online and begin or continue to receive local, regional and national news related to public health research, advocacy, health promotion and professional development. Please join the voices for public health in Idaho!
Welcome to APHA's Get Ready campaign
Launched in 2006, the American Public Health Association's Get Ready campaign helps people prepare themselves,
their families and their communities for all disasters and hazards, including pandemic flu, infectious disease, natural disasters and other emergencies.
Major highlights of the campaign include a national Get Ready Day, held the third Tuesday of each September; Get Ready: Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks, which encourages people to check their emergency stockpiles when they change their clocks for daylight saving time; and the Get Ready Scholarship.
The campaign includes free resources for the public and health workers, including fact sheets, a blog, a Twitter, podcasts, Q&As and a calendar of events. Download a campaign brochure for an overview.
Browse the APHA site for free materials you can use at your next health fair or community event, or find information to help you get more prepared!
APHA Web site
Find out more about the American Public Health Association: www.apha.org