Tag: disease prevention
Awards Program 2026, disease prevention, environmental health, population health, Public Health, public health and clinical care integration, vaccination
From Handwashing to Health Policy: Public Health Across the Lifespan
This 15-minute module introduces health science students to the field of public health and how it works alongside clinical care to improve health outcomes. Learners will explore the core functions and essential services that guide how communities prevent disease and promote well-being. Through the story of one character followed across the lifespan, students encounter real-life […]
Apr 14, 2026
Your Body’s Defense: The Immune System
This module introduces the immune system through the analogy of a country’s defense. Learners will explore the major components of the immune system, understand how vaccines train the body to fight specific pathogens, and see how widespread vaccination protects entire communities by reducing the spread of disease. Updated 2026
Aug 21, 2025