I believe that I have found the career path I want to pursue. I have greatly enjoyed the major I am currently in, Communications. I also have immensely enjoyed my internship working at Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Both my major and my internship have lead me to find the Public Health program. I believe that our health system in this country need improving, and we need to start serving our citizens better. I want to join the Public Health arena because I believe my skill in communication and my passion about community and our health system will lead me to be successful in fixing some of our current issues.
When I first became interested in this area of study I googled "What is Public Health". I wanted to get a better grasp of the concept and further look into an area I believe I will fit well into. I came across the site "APHA". This stands for American Public Health Association. On this page I found a great section that sums up what Pubic Health is.
"Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.
While a doctor treats people who are sick, those of us working in public health try to prevent people from getting sick or injured in the first place. We also promote wellness by encouraging healthy behaviors."
This quote is what made me passionate that this is where my future should be. I want to health a community heal and help themselves.
If you want more information on public health I suggest following the below link, which will bring you to the quote used in this blog.
https://www.apha.org/what-is-public-health
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