HCS 535 Week 2 Public Health and Health Care Paper

Concepts of Population Health – Population Health Data Sources

University of Phoenix

Resource: Public Health and Health Care Paper grading criteria on the student website.

Select a public health agency that affects your workplace or your health care provider.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the role of public health agencies and health care.

• Describe the agency and how it contributes to the core functions of public health.
• Examine specific ways the agency influences your workplace or your health care provider, as well as the health care system as a whole.
• Identify the roles of the agency workers, including specific responsibilities, competencies, and skills.

Reference your readings and at least two peer-reviewed articles.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.