PUBHLTH 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 39: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, American Public Health Association, The Pew Charitable Trusts
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Institutes on cancer, heart and lung disease, diabetes, aging, child health and human development, and others. Has laboratories in bethesda, md and provides grant funding to researchers in universities and research centers. Clinical center where medical researchers test experimental therapies. American cancer society, american heart association, american diabetes. Association, alzheimer"s disease and related disorders association, and others. American medical association, american nurses association, american public. Choose a federal public health agency and visit its web site. Identify an issue it is currently dealing with and describe reasons for current concerns. Discuss any controversies that may be involved in actions the agency may have taken or need to take. Find the web site of one of the philanthropic foundations listed in slide 11 and visit the site to learn more about the foundation"s activities. A major part of public health"s assessment function. Evaluates effectiveness of medical and public health interventions.
