Assignment
Identify the town or city you live in. Research the role of the public health department. How are they funded? How many people does the department employ? Are workers elected or appointed? Identify the services the local health department provides. How does the local department interface with the state department of public health?
Describe the role of government agencies play in keeping our air, food and water clean. Why is this important?
Is your family prepared for a disaster that involves evacuation? What would you recommend to help your family prepare in the event of a hurricane such a Katrina? Why is this important to your family's health?
What factors do you think you control that will help you have a higher quality of health?