About Public Health

Here are some resources for learning more about the field of public health:

What is Public Health answers three questions: 1) What does public health encompass? 2) What impact does public health have on our lives? 3) What types of careers are available in the field of public health?

Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH) offers a description of public health.

Minnesota Public Health Association is an affiliate of the American Public Health Association.

Minnesota Department of Health is the state agency responsible for public health in Minnesota.

Minnesota Department of Human Services is the state agency that coordinates social services in Minnesota.