HCS 457 Week 1 Discussion: Current Events in Public Health
Local, State, and National Public Health Departments
Wk 1 Summary: Government Management of Health Issue
Discussion Topic
As a health care manager, you will encounter public health throughout your
career. Public health organizations enforce rules and regulations and provide
guidance and assistance in your community.
Watch the following videos as you prepare to respond to the discussion prompts:
Everyday Examples of Public Health
Video with transcript
What is Public Health?
Video with transcript
Locate a public health article published this year. Share the article with the class.
Respond to the following:
What is the concern discussed in your chosen article and how does it affect the
health care system? Historically, what have public health departments done to
address the article’s concern?
What actions could be taken to help improve the article’s concern?
Response Requirements
By Thursday, respond to the prompt above in a minimum of 175 words.
By Monday, post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full
participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your
faculty member.
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