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About the Course

The People, Power, and Pride of Public Health provides an engaging overview of the incredible accomplishments and promise of the public health field. The first module includes interviews with legendary public health figures whose work led to millions of lives saved with vaccines, air bags and car seats, and the federal Women Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program. The second module brings key public health tools to life -- including use of data, communications, and policy - through discussions with experienced professionals who have used these tools to save lives. The third module includes a "Carpool Karaoke"-style trip through Baltimore County, Maryland with NACCHO President Dr. Umair Shah to see and hear real public health workers talking about how they serve their communities. Learners will come away from this course with a deeper understanding of the public health field and a greater enthusiasm for their own work in public health. Preview the course on YouTube: goo.gl/RXKbUr...

Top reviews

PC

May 20, 2020

I've learned a lot about the important yet hidden figures of public health, as well as the methods and tools needed to successfully heal and protect a community. This is such a great course!

NS

Jul 21, 2019

Public health is a very broad field. There are many different roles. In this course, you can learn about few of those roles in the form of interviews. Very interesting course!

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By Nouf B

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Aug 20, 2017

A very simple and fun course, I took it in my summer vacation and I liked it, it was information refreshing

By Loren W

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Feb 18, 2018

Very surface based, as you can probably see from the course load, but interesting information nonetheless.

By Iris J

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Dec 11, 2017

Interesting review of

By Ravi K

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Jul 17, 2020

It is a great course, It shows the expanse, reach and impact of Public Health. how expanse is from identification of a health threat to Emergency response preparedness to education and testing in the past for AIDS, tomorrow for COVID-19, to care at home for elderly, to business like food, and recreation areas and water , the reach is to every across the whole community, the impact can be felt for generations to come. Be it the drive to make seat belts in cars compulsory or stop smoking or malnutrition of pregnant women. The impact of much of this has gone beyond the borders of USA and down so many generations that people forget the role of Public health experts in all this. This Course is reminder to how we got here from where we were.

By Jennifer Q

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Apr 16, 2020

I think this course was well thought out as far as interviews with people who have made huge impacts on public health and safety in the past as well as people who are currenty working on public health. This course also showed how there are two sides to public health: research and community work. Public health is nothing if you don't have the science to explain it and then you have to go out and implement the help/changes/medication/warning signs etc. that are needed. I think it was really cool how Dr. Shah came up from Texas to take the role of a person who knows nothing about public health and take a tour of the county with public health workers in Baltimore County. It's great to put a face on the work.

By Aedrian A

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Jan 14, 2021

This short course has a uniquely creative way to drive its points home, drawing on (American) public health luminaries who have made unprecedented impact through their efforts and presenting a working and believable public health system at the level of the community. I highly recommend this course for those who remain undecided on their desired professional paths.

By María J B F

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Jul 25, 2020

It was a great way to know a little bit of everything in public health. For me particulary, that I'm looking for my best PhD option, doing this course allowed me to go deeper in topics that I found very interesting.

The course is short and very clear, quizzes are ok and for me it was important and useful to participate in the Discussions planned along the course.

By Maria E G S

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Oct 12, 2020

This course is a great introduction to public health. Anybody can take this course even if their field is not related to medicine or health. Public health has a great impact in a country but very few even recognize the efforts of the people in public health. Thank you Coursera and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health!

By Hannah A

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Nov 22, 2020

This course is so good and refreshing! It has a diverse way of explaining information. I like that this is very casual and not seem to be very dense in overwhelming information. It is just the right balance. And this course is making me want to pursue Public Health too! So I am excited for that. Thank you!

By Abbie S

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Jul 13, 2020

I thoroughly enjoyed this course. It was stress free, fun, and very educational. I think what made this class so amazing was that the teachers seemed to enjoy making the materials. Overall, I highly suggest this course if you are looking for a super easy, super quick, and fun class. You won't regret it. :)

By Aparajita R

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Jun 26, 2020

The way the course is explained through interviews of various public health experts who have contributed to the world in incredible ways and the experiences shared even while driving a car through Baltimore is an exceptional way of delivering a course.

By Ali A

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Apr 14, 2020

An amazing course

The last message I get "Doing Well and doing Good" is a meaningful wisdom that should be applied in all aspects of life.

After few courses in public health, I can be sure that I found a real passion in life again.

By Patricia C

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May 21, 2020

I've learned a lot about the important yet hidden figures of public health, as well as the methods and tools needed to successfully heal and protect a community. This is such a great course!

By 17-Sherin S

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Jul 9, 2020

The short course explains well what constitutes public health and how it has so many aspects and people of diverse fields working for the well being of the public.

By Stavros A G

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May 19, 2023

Very informative on the work of Public Health workers. Shows the great impact that the field has had till today and the challenges that need to be faced.

By Catherine E J

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Aug 3, 2020

Great course, very informative regarding Public Health workers. They handle a tremendous scope of responsibilities to keep us safe and in good health

By Kim G W

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Oct 30, 2020

Wow! This is unlike other courses. This is a compilation and celebration of the people who are silently working for the good of all.

By Michele L

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Sep 11, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. Very informative, the instructor was clear and engaging. The interviews and ride along were awesome.

By Md. E H

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May 10, 2020

This course is an amazing for me learning a lots from this course. I will help me to work in public health for our community.

By Shafia M

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Nov 25, 2020

I think this course wonderfully introduces people to the field of public health who are not very familiar with it.

By Irafasha F

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Nov 7, 2020

I get more skills in this course, i have to continue by learning master of science in public health.

By Christine C C

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Mar 28, 2020

This was a quick, fun, exciting, and enlightening introduction to public health. Well done~

By Carol L

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Apr 18, 2020

Loved this course. Learned a lot about the scope and challenges of public health work.

By Anup A

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May 8, 2020

it is informative and motivate to work as a public health worker in the community

By Debarghya S

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Jun 8, 2020

Great course! I loved it! The difficulty level is absolutely appropriate.