Introduction to Population Health

Catalog description

Population health is the field of science that “brings significant health concerns into focus and addresses ways that resources can be allocated to overcome the problems that drive poor health conditions in the population.” Introduction to Population Health is designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration utilizing a system thinking approach. Candidates will utilize data to design interventions that embody the concepts associated with their respective discipline of study. Candidates will learn the processes of local, state, and national health systems and health policies. Additionally, candidates will address the factors outside of health care that influence health outcomes. Activities will foster communication, collaboration, and coordination across disciplines to strengthen analytical and design skills.