Introduction to Public Health – Day 3
Let’s Review – match the agency or term with the correct job description or definition:
____ 1. Montgomery County Health Dept.
A. Agencies that work to prevent disease & promote the general
health of the public
____ 2. PA State Department of Health
B. Federal government is responsible for the administration
& planning for health.
____ 3. Dept. of Health & Human Services
C. Government agency responsible by law for the health & wellbeing of people in your state
____ 4. World Health Organization
D. A group of people living together and making decisions that
affect their health, the health of others, & the environment.
____ 5. Public Health
E. Government agency responsible by law for the health & wellbeing of people in your community, city, county, or township.
____ 6. A Healthy Community
F. To improve the health & well-being throughout the world.
Did you add HHS and WHO to your t-chart?
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HHS Secretary:
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Primary goal: _______________________________________________________________________________________
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Secretary is appointed by: __________________________________________________________________________
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What is his/her name? ______________________________________________________________________________
HHS – U.S. Surgeon General:
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Director of: _________________________________________________________________________________________
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Physician appointed by: ____________________________________________________________________________
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What is his/her name: _______________________________________________________________________________
The U.S. Surgeon General is responsible for running a number of agencies in the HHS:
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CDC
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What does it stand for? ______________________________________________________________________
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Name one job of the CDC: __________________________________________________________________
FDA
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What does it stand for? ______________________________________________________________________
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Name one job of the FDA: ___________________________________________________________________
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NIH
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What does it stand for? ______________________________________________________________________
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Name one job of the NIH: ____________________________________________________________________
Did you add CDC, FDA, and NIH to your t-chart?
Private Health Organizations:
Are private health organizations regulated by the government? (circle the correct answer):
YES
NO
These organizations are funded by ______________________, ________________________, AND ___________________.
Can you name FIVE examples of private health organizations?
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Today’s Exit Ticket:
On the ‘post-it’ note provided, please write statements:
1. Write down one thing you learned today
2. Write down one question or comment you have about Public Health
Please place this ‘exit ticket’ on the closet door when you exit the classroom.