Johns Hopkins University
The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health
Johns Hopkins University

The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health

Taught in English

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals

Beth A. Resnick, MPH
Joshua Sharfstein, MD

Instructors: Beth A. Resnick, MPH

4.7

(238 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
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There are 3 modules in this course

In this module, we’ll hear from three public health heroes about some incredible accomplishments that have saved millions of lives in the United States and around the world.

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8 videos1 quiz3 discussion prompts

In this module, we’ll discuss examples of how public health saves lives with data, messaging, and policy changes.

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6 videos1 quiz4 discussion prompts

In this module, Harris County Health Officer Dr. Umair Shah drives “carpool karaoke”- style around Baltimore County, Maryland to hear from real health department workers about their work.

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6 videos1 quiz3 discussion prompts

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4.7 (45 ratings)
Beth A. Resnick, MPH
Johns Hopkins University
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