How has public health impacted and extended our lives?  Through reading, discussion, and hands-on activities,  explore the theme that public health has had a tremendous impact on our present-day lives and how can contribute to our continued public health success by finding your public health passion and advocating for better health outcomes for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.
Learning goals
How to measure life expectancy
Discover major milestones in public health such as handwashing before surgery; sanitation and access to clean water; refrigeration and food safety
Discuss how public health interventions are implemented into practice and factors that contribute to faster implementation
Reflect on what it takes to be a public health advocate
Discover and celebrate public health heroes and successes that have to date been under-appreciated