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As a Public Health professional, what do you do? What does your day-to-day look like?

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As a public health professional, I am involved in the education side. I assess the needs of the communities I serve and create programming to meet them. We connect students to healthcare careers, bring professionals to rural, medically underserved communities, and bring communities better health.

I am currently planning an event before the beginning of the school year to help students receive necessary school supplies, sports physicals, and other resources all for free. Along with this, I am planning two camps for high school students that are interested in healthcare. My day-to-day varies depending on what I am needing to plan for, which varies depending on the time of year. Some days I am busy all day, and other days I am having to find stuff to do.

If you're interested in variety, I highly recommend this field. You get to do many different things and meet many different people in the communities you serve. You sort of become their advocate!
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