Woodford County Health Department
Prevent. Promote. Protect.
Health Education
Health Education is the use of materials and structured activities to promote healthy behaviors by informing and educating individuals or groups.
Health education specialists typically do the following:
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Assess the health needs of individuals and communities
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Develop programs, materials, and events to teach people about health topics, such as managing existing conditions
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Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and educational materials
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Help people find health services or information
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Provide training programs for community health workers or other healthcare providers
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Supervise staff who implement health education programs
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Collect and analyze data to learn about a particular community and improve programs and services
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Advocate for improved health resources and policies that promote health
Click on any of the hyperlinks below to learn more about some of the public health initiatives prioritized by the Kentucky Department of Public Health:
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Prevention
Promotion
Protection
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If you are interested
in booking an educational event
let us know!
229 N. Main Street
Versailles, KY 40383
859-873-4541