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Public Health

Work on population health: prevention, emergency response, health education and community data.

What CHWs actually do here

CHWs support vaccination and screening campaigns, emergency and disaster response, community health assessments, and health education across a whole population rather than one caseload.

Where this work happens

  • County and state public health departments
  • Community coalitions
  • Academic and research programs
  • Nonprofits

Job titles to look for

  • Public Health Outreach Specialist
  • Community Health Representative
  • Health Educator
  • Program Coordinator

Skills that matter in this pathway

  • Population health basics
  • Health education
  • Community assessment and survey work
  • Emergency response support

Training for this pathway

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Next steps

  • Explore free public health training from government and public health agencies.
  • Public health roles often value bilingual skills and community data experience.
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