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2. THE STEPH STONE SHOW

3. Special Guests Victoria Lawton Deshawn Knight Ryan Kennedy APPLAUSE

4. Victoria Lawton Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR6SEjHyo14

6. Mom’s Quit Connection A free smoking cessation program for: pregnant women mothers and caregivers of young children family members • Includes: • Counseling • Specific action plans • Support groups • Community education programs

7. These programs are implemented in the seven southernmost counties of New Jersey including • Atlantic County • Burlington County • Camden County • Cape May County • Cumberland County • Gloucester County • Salem County

8. On the Job.. A lot of time is spent on the road with few hours spent in the office per week When in the office it is usually only a quick stop to restock supplies Casual office atmosphere Requires a lot of “free time” to be spent reading articles to keep up to date on the most current findings Non-profit organization The view from your window

9. Out in the field Give presentations in elementary, middle and high schools Offer presentations for mothers on smoking and alcohol cessation Do presentations on keeping a healthy home Offer counseling services to those that need it

10. Master’s Degree Programs University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health Chapel Hill, North Carolina Master’s in Public Health with 3 specializations • Leadership (Field Epidemiology, global public health, public health nursing and public health practice) • Health Care and Prevention • Occupational Health -42 credit program $26,834 per year for out of state residents -ranked number two for public health According to US News & World Report

11. Professional Organizations The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) • Only independent professional org. devoted solely to public health education and health promotion • Mission: provide leadership to the profession of health education, contribute to the health of all people and to eliminate health disparities • Promotes healthy behaviors, communities and environments • http://www.sophe.org

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13. Ryan Kennedy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzmpYRmOOpw

14. Lead & Healthy Homes Wipe out LEAD • Hand out free lead testing kits to pregnant women and families living in houses built before 1978 • Especially important for families with young children • Lead poisoning could lead to brain damage Keeping your family healthy by keeping your home healthy • buy products with non-toxic ingredients • Always clean in well-ventilated areas • Do not use products in aerosol cans • Keep houseplants around to help remove toxins from the air

15. Our Impressions Cons

16. Starting Salary and Opportunity for Advancement • Public health does not have a determinant starting salary it depends on many factors such as: • Most important: How much grant money is available to fund a program • Work/field experience • Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree • Potential for advancement coincides with the attainment of grant money • More funding offers new opportunities for attaining advanced certifications, credentials, and skills • Still considered a health educator but may be switched to a different program

17. Professional Organizations Directors of Health Promotion & Education • Facilitate the exchange of ideas, methods and techniques and information to enrich and improve public health education programs • Make recommendations on legislation and public policy related to public health education • Develop cooperation between national, public, private and voluntary agencies related to public health • http://www.dhpe.org/

18. Master’s Degree Programs Cont. John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health -flexible part time format -100 condensed on-site courses offered in Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Barcelona and online -Full time 11 month format ($55, 380 for 5 terms ) -part time online (2-3 yrs) $923 per credit ($73,840 total) -80 credit requirement -Ranked number one in public health by US News and World Report

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20. Deshawn Knight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAhXfcm_v40

21. Perinatal Addictions • Education about alcohol and drug use during pregnancy specifically how it will effect both mother and child • Emphasize that anytime you quit will increase your likelihood of having a healthy baby • Try to reduce the number of babies born with serious health problems due to their mother’s abuse of alcohol or drugs

22. Spanish Minor • In the seven southernmost counties in New Jersey there is a high concentration of Hispanic people • Many times they do not speak any English • The language barrier proves difficult when trying to relay information • The minor in Spanish allows for easy communication between the presenter and the audience

23. Professional Organizations The American Pregnancy Organization • Committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, research, advocacy, and community • Increase awareness of reproductive and pregnancy needs as well as the resources necessary to address their needs • http://www.americanpregnancy.org/main/mission.html

24. Master’s Degree Program Cont. • 850.00 per credit • Designed to prepare students for research programs and settings • Certificate emphasizes solving public health problems • Tailored to meet professional development needs of students

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26. Time For A Game!