Eco-logical Thinking
Health departments inspect restaurants for this purpose
What is food safety
This doctor is responsible for controlling a disease outbreak.
Who is the local health officer?
This LHJ program helps families with nutritional needs get access to health foods.
What is the WIC program
Birth and death records serve as the bulk of this local service
Appointing the local health officer is a key responsibility to this entity
What is the local board of health
Homes build before 1978 are at greater risk for this hazard that is known to case developmental delays in children.
What is Lead (lead paint)
A State Board of Health rule calls diseases that require investigation what?
This LHJ position provides communities with information, recommendations, and resources on various public health topics
What is a health educator
Risk communications and translated messages are part of this growing work in an LHJ
What is communications
This person provides fiscal management and oversight for agency programs
Who is the administrator
Beach and recreational water closures happen due to increases of this hazard
This data expert tracks trends and changes in disease over time.
Who is an epidemiologist
This LHJ tool helps identify the most critical issues impacting a community
What is the Community Health Assessment (CHA)
Opening a warming shelter during extreme cold will be implemented by this program area
What is emergency preparedness
Fees for services are set by this role
What is the local board of health
This system is needed in homes that aren't attached to city sewer systems.
What is an on-site septic (sewage) system
This activity takes 20 seconds and is one of the most effective ways of reducing disease.
What is handwashing
Activities that promote healthy behaviors such as exercise, limited alcohol consumption, and tobacco cessation are known as prevention this type of disease.
Direct patient services like immunizations are often provided by this medical profession.
What is a public health nurse?
This entity appoints community members to sit on the local board of health
Who is the county legislative authority? (BoCC or Council)
In recent years, air quality has been regularly compromised due to this natural or man-made disaster.
What is wildfires
Known as the wasting disease, current cases can require months of intense medication and isolation to reduce infection risks to the public.
What is tuberculosis
Public Health differs from healthcare in that it addresses ______ vs. an individual.
Population Health
A core set of programs and services provided by the four governmental public health sectors is known by this four letter acronym.
What is FPHS
This entity supports LHJs by providing advocacy and coalition building for its members
Who is WSALPHO