Maricopa County Library District: Building Healthy Communities – The People and Professions of Public Health

Public health touches every part of our daily lives, from preventing disease and promoting wellness, to ensuring access to essential services that keep communities thriving. This presentation highlights the wide range of public-facing programs that safeguard community health, such as disease prevention, health education, and clinical services. Participants will also gain an inside look at the diverse professions that make this work possible, together, these programs and people demonstrate how public health builds stronger, healthier communities for all.