NCC MAIN WEBSITE NCC's Hub for News & Features SUBSCRIBE FEATURED VIEWPOINTS STUDENT STORIES ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Home Viewpoints Happy Public Health Thank You Day! Viewpoints Happy Public Health Thank You Day! By Alyson Patascher - November 19, 2021 0 40 Public Health workers have dedicated their lives to the well-being of our communities. They strive to promote healthy behaviors, prevent injury and disease, and ensure quality health care for all individuals and communities. Public Health workers have done so much for our communities through the years including reducing infant mortality, preventing risky behaviors including substance abuse, developing and distributing vaccines, tracking infectious outbreaks, preparing us for natural disasters and so much more. Now, in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Public Health workers continue to be a beacon of knowledge to communities. At the risk of many of their own health and safety, they have implemented practices that have saved the lives of countless people since March 2020. Their passion for helping their communities has been the driving force behind combating COVID-19. They have worked tirelessly to track outbreaks, offer screenings, educate the community, provide vaccines and taking care of those who had fallen ill. Public Health workers remain committed to protecting the health and well-being of our communities and continue to create a greater understanding of public health practices. Keeping our communities safe has always been, and will always be, their number one priority. We all owe a debt of gratitude to Public Health workers for their unending dedication to protecting our communities, not only today, but every day. Northampton Community College’s Public Health major teaches students to educate, counsel, promote, and save lives. This 100% online program provides the initial coursework to prepare students for a career in the public health field. All online courses are facilitated by an instructor and include opportunities for student interaction and participation. Visit the program’s web page for more information. TAGS northampton community college Public Health careers Public Health major Public Health Thank You Day Share Previous article Locker Room Closures-Bethlehem Next article NCC Associate Dean Elected Constable in Palmerton Alyson Patascher Alyson Patascher is the program coordinator and an adjunct faculty member for NCC's Public Health Program. Her interests include health and wellness promotion, program planning and implementation, grant writing, women's health, alcohol and drug prevention and college health issues. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Constitution Day and the 26th Amendment Adult Students Have an Advantage in the Classroom at NCC The Importance of Rebuilding Social Interactions 5 Reasons to Take a Summer Class A Tattoo Artist for Guitars When Their Wings Wear Out LEAVE A REPLY Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Recent Articles NCC Announced as 2021 ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Award Winner When Heroes Need Help One Photography Class Leads to Life Long Friendships NCC Professor Attending COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow NCC Bookstore Receives Donation from Caring Student © 2021 Northampton Community College. All rights reserved. POPULAR LINKS SUBSCRIBE ABOUT NCC ATHLETIC NEWS ALUMNI NEWS NEWS ARCHIVE CONTACT US TRENDING ARTICLES NCC and ESU Only PA Colleges Selected to National Program on Support Transfer Student Success One Photography Class Leads to Life Long Friendships When Heroes Need Help UPCOMING EVENTS View Events Calendar