Provision of accurate, timely health information on public
health issues to department staff, health care professionals, college students
(through practicum), select community groups, the media and the general public
to promote health and prevent disease.
- Educational Offerings
Presentations/Workshops/Video Conferences are offered on a
variety of public health-related topics. The agency is an approved
provider of continuing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing.
Suggested Topics
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Cholesterol
- Choosing Child Care
- Communicable Disease & Immunization
- Eating Disorders
- Hypertension
- Infant/Child Development
- Nutrition
- Personal Hygiene
- Safety & Accident Prevention
- Teen Pregnancy
- Testicular self-exam
- Women's Health Topics
-Breast self-exam
-Toxic Shock Syndrome
*Nominal fee charge for specific program
- Health News & Information
- Media
-News releases, radio/TV
-Interviews public service announcements
- Public Speaking
- Audio/Visuals
- Pamphlets/Brochures/Posters
- Health Fair participants & exhibits
- Consultation Services
-Program/Curriculum planning & development
- Placement
Provide a setting for undergraduate and graduate level students
of various health disciplines to meet their educational objectives in public
health.
- Schools of Nursing
- Schools of Social Welfare
- Schools of Dietetics
- Schools of Public Health
Programs
- Volunteer Program
- A volunteer staff serves the agency and
clinics in a variety of capacities. Includes orientation and training. Requirement:
Time, interest, commitment to people.
- Publications
A variety of public health related topics via:
- Newsletters
- Articles
- Brochures
- Pamphlets
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