142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition

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Healthy People: Past, Present, and Future

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Wednesday, November 19, 2014: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Oral
This session will explore Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) and its use of data to make informed decisions and action. HP2020 is firmly rooted in measurable objectives and has multiple tools in place to highlight strategies that work to achieve the 10-year targets set. Presenters will provide examples of some of these tools and resources and explore ways to use them in the public health field.
Session Objectives: Describe the process for assessing the progress of Healthy People 2020. Explain the five SDOH domains and related objectives. Identify at least two ways that Healthy People 2020 highlights communities that are working to achieve Healthy People 2020 targets.
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Organized by: Public Health Education and Health Promotion

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)