Public Health 101 for Planners
What is Public Health? And What are its Concepts?
- CDC 10 Concepts of Public Health: summarizes the public health concepts each community should address
- Examples of Completed HIAs: examples of completed Health Impact Assessments from various communities and for a number of contexts
- Florida Department of Health Impact Assessment: report on Florida’s use of HIAs, in comparison with other regions
- Resources for Community Health Planning: general overview and links to helpful resources and Florida-specific health organization
- What is Public Health? American Public Health Association page containing information, resources, and links
State Organizations
- Florida Department of Health: main overview of health-related information and initiatives within the state of Florida
- Florida Health State Agencies: comprehensive overview and links to more specific Florida health agencies
- Florida Health Organizations: detailed list of associations and alliances within Florida, spanning organizations for infectious diseases, youth services, and food systems and nutrition
National + International Resources
- AARP: interest and advocacy group for America’s elderly
- CDC: homepage for the nation’s leading health institute
- CDC CHANGE Tool (health assessment + tracking tool): report and tool designed to help communities plan and implement health changes and programs
- CDC Different Types of Health Assessments: comprehensive overview of what HIAs are, and their function
- CDC Health Impact Assessment: comprehensive overview of HIAs, as well as supplemental resources
- National Association of County and City Health Officials: advocacy group for local health officials and community health efforts
- Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: provides evidence-based guidance in maintaining or improving health through physical activity
- World Health Organization: United Nations global health organization
Public Health Opportunities
- Florida Public Health Priorities + Concerns: Florida-specific health concerns with supplemental links
- Introduction to Public Health Concepts: general overview of health concepts, as well as how to interpret data
- Public Health Online (state health resource links): Florida-specific health links