FREE!
PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR
AVAILABLE TO SPEAK AT YOUR SCHOOL, MEETING, STAFF MEETINGS OR CHURCH
Most of the topics below can be adapted to be of interest to any age group.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
 THE HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAM
Adults learn about our free door to door health & safety home inspection program
and about environmental hazards in the home. (A Power Point Presentation)
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“YOUR HANDS” - INFECTION CONTROL (Grades Pre-K – 5)
Students learn how germs are spread and the importance of good hand
washing to stay healthy. Reinforcement materials provided.
 INFECTION REFLECTION (Pre-teens -adulthood)
How much do you know about staying healthy and what you eat and do?
This fun quiz is full of surprises that will keep you guessing!
Reinforcement materials provided. (A Power Point Presentation)
 STAYING HEALTHY IN A VERY GERMY WORLD (Adults)
Adults and teens will be amused and educated while learning how to avoid
food poisoning, what lurks in the bathtub, pool, and living areas. Learn about outdoor
awareness and much more. This entertaining lesson never fails to educate and entertain.
Reinforcement materials provided. (A Power Point Presentation)
 RABIES (Pre K – 12th Grade & Adults)
Learn how to prevent this deadly infection from dogs, cats, bats and stray
animals. Featuring a fuzzy menagerie of stuffed animals, students and adults learn
not to approach or touch stray animals. Older students (Gr. 6 - 12) also learn about
Louis Pasteur, what a virus is and some science too! Safety tips to observe while
camping with friends, family or scouts are also covered. Each presentation is
geared toward the age of the audience. Reinforcement materials provided.
 PREVENTING LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN (K -2nd grade)
Children read about how Leo the Little Lion stays healthy. Each child will
receive a free Leo the Lion coloring book.
 STAY LOW and GO (K – 6th Grade)
Children will learn how to quickly evacuate a home that is on fire. General fire prevention
safety will also be reviewed. Reinforcement materials are provided.
(A Power Point Presentation)
 FIRE: IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU (Teens & Adults)
This presentation is a very valuable lesson for adults and teens that focuses on fire
hazards in the home that are often overlooked. Fire prevention information is stressed.
Audiences are amazed at what they do not know!
(A Power Point Presentation)
 HOME SICK HOME (Adults)
Do you wonder why everyone in your home is always sick? Do the children have
learning disabilities or hyperactive behavior problems? Do respiratory illnesses keep
lingering on? Learn how your home can kill you or cure you!
(A Power Point Presentation)
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 Your Next Asthma Attack May be ONLY A BREATH AWAY (Adults)
Identifying and reducing exposure to attack causing irritants in the home and out of
doors can lead to fewer asthma attacks. This is recommended for anyone with
respiratory problems. Learn exactly what asthma is and why you need to take it very
seriously. It can kill you. Reinforcement materials provided.
(A Power Point Presentation)
 SMOKING: JUST THE FACTS (Teens & Adults)
Take a close look at tobacco usage, the manufacturers, how they get you hooked
and how they target women and minors. This is an eye opening presentation
will really get you thinking about the risks and health hazards of a tobacco habit!
Learn why a smoking habit is a problem for job seekers. This is a great topic for
adults and high school students. Reinforcement materials provided.
(A Power Point Presentation)
 WISE UP, DON’T LIGHT UP (Grades 3 – 6)
Elementary school children learn about the dangers of tobacco in all its forms,
what an addiction is and the effects of tobacco on the body. Reinforcement
materials provided. (A Power Point Presentation)
 LIVING HEALTHY & LIVING SAFELY IN AN APARTMENT BUILDING RESIDENCE
Learn to avoid actions and decisions that can lead to illness and possibly death.
Many areas of health and safety are covered. This colorful presentation is a
great discussion starter. Reinforcement materials provided.
(A Power Point Presentation)
 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: HEALTH and SAFETY HAZARDS TO AVOID
Heighten your awareness of dangerous places and things around you that are
easily overlooked and could often lead to disaster. Learn how to prevent
accidents before they happen. Reinforcement materials provided.
(A Power Point Presentation)
SUMMER SAFETY (Elementary School Students)
Remind the children in your classroom or summer day camp that being safe
is a mindful action that requires them to be attentive at play. Children are taught about
preventing driveway back-over accidents, preventing sunburn, pool safety and more.
Reinforcement materials are provided. (A Power Point Presentation)
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WHAT’S BUGGING YOU? (Adults)
Bed Bugs, Mosquitoes and Fleas, OH MY!
crawly things that drive us crazy.
Learn about these little blood suckers and other
A must for travelers! Featuring Integrated Pest Management
and more!
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Theresa McCabe is the Supervisor and Public Health Educator of the Niagara County
Department of Health’s Healthy Neighborhoods Program. As a former classroom teacher and
actress Theresa, an experienced public speaker, can capture the audience’s attention and make
learning health and safety related topics a fun, interesting and memorable activity. For more
information, please call 278-8292, or e-mail: theresa.mccabe@niagaracounty.com