HCS 457 Week 5 Discussion: Health Promotion Programs

Outbreaks and Communicable Diseases

Wk 5 Summative Assessment: Population Health Presentation

Discussion Topic

As a public health manager, you have been tasked with presenting a current health

program to a local nonprofit organization to raise awareness and evaluate effectiveness.

Research 1 health promotion program of interest to you, such as a supplemental food

distribution program for older adults or an education program to prevent eating

disorders.

Respond to the following: 

 How does the program you chose promote health?

 What populations does this program serve?

 Why is this program important to community and public health? 

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.