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# Master of Public Health

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- [New Research Suggests that Treating More Adults with Statins Could Help Save Lives](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/08/new-research-suggests-that-treating-more-adults-with-statins-could-help-save-lives/) - While the percentage of Americans that take statins has increased in recent years, controversy has swirled about their use. According to the CDC, 26% of all adults over age 40 took statins as of 2012. There is no question that these drugs lower cholesterol levels, but they can have side effects such as memory loss,
- [Ebola Vaccine Trial Yields Promising Results](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/08/ebola-vaccine-trial-yields-promising-results/) - Although the recent outbreaks of Ebola appear to be waning, public health officials never know when it might flare up again. Recent tests with an experimental vaccine for Ebola strongly suggest that it is effective in preventing the infection from spreading. The World Health Organization sponsored the trial on over 7,500 participants in Guinea—the site
- [Poverty Shown to Cause Damage to Developing Brains, but Nurturing Can Help](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/08/poverty-shown-to-cause-damage-to-developing-brains-but-nurturing-can-help/) - It has long been known that children who grow up in poverty suffer long-lasting negative effects on academic achievement, brain development, and emotional health. New research published in JAMA Pediatrics provides even more compelling evidence that growing up in poverty detrimentally affects the brain. A team of researchers discovered that low-income children had irregular brain
- [Using Cellphones to Track Infectious Diseases](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/09/using-cellphones-to-track-infectious-diseases/) - A groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science demonstrated that cell phone data can be used to predict seasonal disease patterns. Researchers from Princeton University and Harvard University tracked the spread of Rubella in Kenya by using anonymous mobile phone records of more than 15 million people. This type of
- [New Research Finds Long-Term Brain Disease in 79% of Deceased NFL Players](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/10/new-research-finds-long-term-brain-disease-in-79-of-deceased-nfl-players/) - The press has been awash with information on the dangers of playing football in recent years, and the dangers of repeated concussions has become well known. Now new research conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs and Boston University identified severe brain disease in 87 of the 91 brains they examined from deceased NFL players.
- [Small Airborne Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Deaths in the US](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/10/small-airborne-particulate-matter-linked-to-increased-deaths-in-the-us/) - Scientists at NYU Langone Medical Center and elsewhere conducted what is believed to be the largest, most detailed study on the effect of small chemical particles in the air on mortality rates in the US. This study was particularly notable, because all of the data used came from government and independent sources. The researchers found
- [Soda Companies Block Anti Soda Legislation Through Health Advocacy Support](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/10/soda-companies-block-anti-soda-legislation-through-health-advocacy-support/) - Soda is known to have negative health effects, and has been linked to obesity, diabetes, and an endless array of other health problems. At this point though, most people are aware of this. Health advocacy groups have targeted soda for years with varying levels of success. The attempt to limit the sale of sugary sodas
- [Vaping Causing New Health Crisis As Cigarette Usage Drops](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/11/vaping-causing-new-health-crisis-as-cigarette-usage-drops/) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced earlier this month that cigarette smoking rates are at a historic low of 17 percent. Most would see this as a cause for celebration. Cigarettes are not only detrimental to the health of the people who smoke them, but also to the health of everyone around them forced
- [New Initiatives from Obama Administration to Address Prescription Drug Abuse](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/12/new-initiatives-from-obama-administration-to-address-prescription-drug-abuse/) - The President announced on October 21, 2015, that new public and private sector efforts would be launched to address a nationwide scourge – prescription drug abuse and the use of heroine. The initiatives include setting up multimedia spaces funded by TV networks, news outlets, and internet service providers to provide public service announcements alerting people
- [New Diseases Posing Health Issues for Germans and German Immigrants As Refugee Crisis Continues](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/12/new-diseases-posing-health-issues-for-germans-and-german-immigrants-as-refugee-crisis-continues/) - The immigrant crisis in Europe continues to dominate headlines as conflict rages on in the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. Many of the refugees from the fighting have found their way to Germany, a country that has been a haven for war weary people seeking asylum throughout these troubled times. However, the massive influx
- [Regional Trends Emerge Showing Many Americans Still Without Health Insurance](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2016/02/regional-trends-emerge-showing-many-americans-still-without-health-insurance/) - When the Affordable Care Act was rolled out in 2014, clear trends began to emerge about who has health insurance in America and who doesn’t. The New York Times analyzed the progress of Obamacare using the help of two organizations that are closely monitoring the situation. The original analysis from last year showed the drastic
- [STI Research Shows Stigma Impacts Decision Making](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2016/02/sti-research-shows-stigma-impacts-decision-making/) - A recent study at the University of Michigan published in the International Journal of Sexual Health has opened public health officials’ eyes to the ways that sufferers of sexually transmitted diseases are judged and the potential impacts this can have on treatment. Dr. Terri Conley, a University of Michigan associate professor of psychology and women’s
- [Increasing Pollution May Kill 6 Million a Year by 2050](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2016/04/increasing-pollution-may-kill-6-million-a-year-by-2050/) - The global pollution crisis is mounting. Over the winter months, China has been blanketed in a thick layer of smog, forcing Chinese residents to stay indoors. Not even a facemask can provide full protection from the smog. The increasing air pollution forced Chinese officials to declare a red alert in 10 cities, which orders residents
- [University of Maryland Finds New Way to Make the Most Effective Use of Public Health Information](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2016/09/university-of-maryland-finds-new-way-to-make-the-most-effective-use-of-public-health-information/) - The fight to end the spread of the Zika virus continues to wage on, yet no solid solutions have materialized. In fact, most Americans are still scratching their heads over Congress’s decision to take a summer leave-of-absence without first allocating emergency funding for Zika research and prevention. As of August 10, the Centers for Disease
- [Police Chief and Legal Officer Speak Out Against Needle Exchange Bill](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2016/05/police-chief-and-legal-officer-speak-out-against-needle-exchange-bill/) - At a March 16th meeting of the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, New Hampshire law enforcement officials at both the state and local level voiced their opposition to a bill that would lessen current restrictions on needle exchange programs and legalize residual amounts of heroin found on used syringes. In New Hampshire, only
- [The PAHO/WHO Declares the Americas to Be Free of Measles](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2016/10/the-pahowho-declares-the-americas-to-be-free-of-measles/) - Once a potentially fatal disease endemic to North and South America, health officials declared the Americas to be free of measles. Public health officials at a joint meeting of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) made the announcement in late September 2016. Nearly 102,000 people died from the disease
- [New Research Correlates Socioeconomic Status of Neighborhoods to Stroke Risk for All Races](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2016/11/new-research-correlates-socioeconomic-status-of-neighborhoods-to-stroke-risk-for-all-races/) - Recent research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham published in the journal Neurology® provides significant insights into stroke risk. More American blacks have strokes and die from them than whites in the US. However after studying nearly 25,000 people, the researchers discovered that stroke risk correlated with the socioeconomic status of the neighborhoods that
- [George Washington University Students Win Public Health Challenge](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2016/12/george-washington-university-students-win-public-health-challenge/) - In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) named food safety, tobacco use, and HIV on its top ten list of major public health issues plaguing the United States. No doubt, finding solutions to these difficult problems will require time, resources, and above all, extremely well-educated professionals. So what are the country’s universities
- [Heart Attack Risk Halved for People With a College Degree](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2017/01/heart-attack-risk-halved-for-people-with-a-college-degree/) - New research from the Sax Institute in Australia indicates that people who graduate from college are half as likely to have a heart attack as people of the same age who lack a college degree. This finding came from a study of healthy aging that examined residents of New South Wales who were 45 to
- [Public Health at the Federal Level](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2017/02/public-health-at-the-federal-level/) - Most in our nation are familiar with public health on a state, county, and local level. However the federal government plays a very significant role in public health too which goes far beyond just funding. There are 12 federal public health organizations in the nation, each charged with providing a unique role in the public
- [The Evolution of Infectious Disease Reporting in the United States](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/06/the-evolution-of-infectious-disease-reporting-in-the-united-states/) - Public health officials are well aware of the benefits of epidemiological tracking of infectious diseases and rely heavily on the stalwart Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). However, it may not be well known that the US practice of tracking such diseases started in 1878 when Congress was forced to institute quarantines in response to
- [New Research Predicts That Improving Air Quality Would Cause a Striking Decrease in the Number of Deaths Worldwide](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/06/new-research-predicts-that-improving-air-quality-would-cause-a-striking-decrease-in-the-number-of-deaths-worldwide/) - Outdoor air pollution causes more deaths than HIV/AIDS and malaria combined. Recent research shows that improving air quality in clean places such as the US, Canada, and Europe could prevent more than 500,000 deaths a year, while improving air quality globally could prevent 2.1 million deaths a year. Research published by Apte et al. in
- [Recent Study Finds Acute Hepatitis C is Much More Common Than Previously Thought](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/07/recent-study-finds-acute-hepatitis-c-is-much-more-common-than-previously-thought/) - While the CDC has systems in place to monitor the prevalence of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, a recent study suggests that the incidence of this disease is being massively underreported. A research team comprised of investigators from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts General Hospital monitored a group of HCV patients
- [Lack of Education Found to be as Deadly as Smoking](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/2015/07/lack-of-education-found-to-be-as-deadly-as-smoking/) - Research conducted by New York University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the University of Colorado found that low levels of education have a significant effect on mortality. Their findings, which were published in PLOS ONE, suggested that lacking education may be as deadly as being a current smoker as compared to

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- [Alabama Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/alabama/alabama-salary/) - Public health officials in Alabama are taking a proactive approach to tackling the problems that affect the state’s citizens. Through dozens of research programs and initiatives, the state’s policy makers, research scientists and public-facing health professionals are working to do everything from tracking and preventing the spread of infectious disease, to ensuring residents in the
- [Alaska Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/alaska/alaska-salary/) - Among the many challenges that Alaska’s public health officials face, making high quality care accessible to its Native American population is among the most important. The Alaska Division of Public Health has partnered with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium to implement the Healthy Alaskans 2020 program, which focuses on addressing the 25 highest priority
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- [Alaska](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/alaska/) - Public health in Alaska is a collaborative effort between governmental agencies, community organizations, and private partnerships that range from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium to the Alaska Environmental Health Association. Funding for community health initiatives comes from these three sectors to promote a wide range of programs that benefit the health and well being
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- [Georgia](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/georgia/) - Public health in Georgia is focused on efforts to protect the public’s health and promote wellness equality among its citizens. From nutrition education and fitness and exercise promotion to stress management, maternal health, and pollution control, public health programs in Georgia have been shown to improve the health of Georgia’s population and lower healthcare costs
- [Illinois](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/illinois/) - With headquarters in Springfield and Chicago, seven regional offices, three laboratories, and more than 1,100 employees, the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) is a finely tuned machine that is responsible for protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through health promotion, prevention, education, policy development and scientific research. The IDPH and its
- [Hawaii](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/hawaii/) - The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) defines health as the “optimal state of physical, mental, social, and environmental well-being.” It is the philosophy of the Hawaii DOH that all of the people of Hawaii have the “right and responsibility” to good health, and it is through the tireless work of Hawaii’s public health professionals
- [Colorado](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/colorado/) - Professionals from Colorado's public and private sectors play an instrumental role when it comes to promoting public health throughout the state. Slowing the spread of infectious diseases, educating the public about preventable illnesses, and advocating for a healthy living environment are only some of the important endeavors taken on by Colorado's public health professionals. For example,
- [Iowa](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/iowa/) - The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), working with municipal-level partner organization, policymakers, healthcare providers, and businesses, fulfill the mission of promoting and protecting the health of Iowa’s citizens. Through the work of the IDPH and its partner agencies, citizens in Iowa are afforded services through initiatives designed to: Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease Protect against environmental
- [Idaho](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/idaho/) - The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DWH) is the nucleus for state programs that deal with complex social, economic, and community issues. The Department's purview is wide, ranging from preparing for the possibility of bioterrorism to facilitating vaccination programs for the state's schoolchildren. The mission of the DWH is threefold: Protect the health and quality of
- [Indiana](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/indiana/) - Regardless of income or socioeconomic status, Indiana’s citizens are afforded access to equitable health care, vaccinations, and health education. This is thanks to the implementation of health initiatives aimed at health promotion and disease prevention. Leading the way is the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). As of 2015, the ISDH's top priorities are to: Reduce infant mortality Increase childhood
- [Arkansas Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/arkansas/arkansas-salary/) - While Arkansas faces some major public health problems such as high rates of chronic disease, public health officials in the state have been acting aggressively to mitigate causal factors through research, public policy, and the implementation of programs focused on prevention. Funding levels for efforts to improve public health in Arkansas have been increasing substantially
- [Arizona Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/arizona/arizona-salary/) - Public health officials in Arizona have brought about substantial improvements in the health of the state’s residents, although challenges remain. Professionals in the public arena who have a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree are much more likely to end up in higher paying positions such as public administration where they will be in a
- [Connecticut](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/connecticut/) - Connecticut faces public health challenges on a range of fronts from preventable diseases to environmental pollution to sanitation regulation. An equally diverse range of public health professionals lead the charge to resolve these challenges. State and local governments, as well as private companies and non-profit organizations, all support Connecticut's public health professionals. This is evidenced
- [Kansas](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/kansas/) - As of fiscal year 2013-14, Kansas’s state public health budget was $36 million, with another $55 from CDC federal funding. Some of the largest funded public health efforts in Kansas at this time included: Immunization and respiratory diseases: $5 million Chronic disease prevention and health promotion: $13 million Public health preparedness and response: $7 million
- [Massachusetts](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/massachusetts/) - According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest states in the U.S. according to comparative analyses of all states – but there are still many public health issues that must be addressed here. From chronic and infectious disease, to substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities, public health
- [Maryland](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/maryland/) - As the nucleus of public health efforts in the state, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) has successfully addressed a number of socially relevant matters through public policy creation and funded initiatives. In recent years, the DHMH has focused its work on everything from overdose prevention to enrolling children in health coverage.
- [Maine](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/maine/) - Evidence of Maine’s commitment to improved health outcomes for its citizens can be found throughout the state, with the most significant gains being made through the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The DHHS, which has an annual budget of more than $3.4 billion and employs more than 3,400 people, serves nearly one-third
- [Michigan](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/michigan/) - Protecting, preserving, and promoting the health and safety of the citizens of Michigan, with a focus on the needs of the vulnerable and under-served populations, is the mission of the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH). As such, the MDCH oversees the health policy and management of Michigan’s health, mental health, and substance use care
- [Minnesota](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/minnesota/) - Protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans is the vision of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), one of the most respected state bodies of its kind in the nation. The MDH does not stand alone, however, as it is built upon strong collaborations with local public health agencies, tribal governments, and a
- [New Hampshire](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/new-hampshire/) - In New Hampshire, public health is a collaborative community effort. Most recently this has been exemplified by the state's recognition and promotion of National Public Health Week. This initiative encourages healthy living habits with the ultimate goal of promoting health and well-being for all the state's residents through targeted events that address specific public health
- [California](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/california/) - California is a recognized leader in public health, employing the greatest number of specialized public health professionals of any state in the nation. To fill its ranks with the best specialists in the field, California also offers some of the highest average public health salaries in the nation. Thousands of dedicated individuals in California enjoy
- [Delaware](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/delaware/) - The public health challenges that Delaware faces are extensive. That is why it takes coalitions of professionals from different fields representing both the public and private sectors, coming together with common public health goals to effectively resolve these challenges. Public health in Delaware can mean mental health services, epidemiology, environmental health, addiction treatment, and everything
- [District of Columbia](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/district-of-columbia/) - The District of Columbia's Rubber Revolution is a great example of public health in action. Every April the DC Department of Health observes STD Awareness Month, joining with local businesses and non-profit organizations to promote education about sexually transmitted diseases. The Rubber Revolution campaign is a partnership between the DC Department of Health and participating
- [Florida](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/florida/) - Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, Florida’s public health specialists work to confront the many health challenges that affect communities throughout the state. While these professionals come from many different educational backgrounds, they share a common goal: To reduce or eliminate a wide range of public heath threats through regulation, inspection, education, and other preventative
- [California Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/california/california-salary/) - While the citizens of California face a number of public health challenges, the state has been highly proactive and frequently leads the nation in public health initiatives such as smoking prevention campaigns. California’s public health officials work in concert to address public health issues through a combination of research, public health program implementation and public
- [Colorado Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/colorado/colorado-salary/) - Colorado’s strong culture of fitness and physical activity along with the efforts of its public health officials have helped the residents of the state to be among the healthiest in the US. In fact, CDC statistics showed that Colorado had the highest percentage of people that participate in the recommended amount of rigorous exercise of
- [Connecticut Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/connecticut/connecticut-salary/) - Connecticut has made great strides in improving some aspects of its public health, enjoying the seventh lowest rate of obesity and stroke in the country as of 2013. Some significant health challenges remain, however, and the state’s public health officials are addressing these through a combination of education, public policy, and research. The level of
- [District of Columbia Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/district-of-columbia/district-of-columbia-salary/) - While some challenges still remain, public health officials have made great strides in improving the health of residents of the District. For instance, its rate of low birth weight dropped 4.7% over the past 20 years, and the rate of obesity in DC is one of the lowest in the country. Washington, DC spent $104.22
- [Delaware Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/delaware/delaware-salary/) - While the residents of Delaware face some significant health challenges, its strengths include a low incidence of pertussis and a high rate of immunization among teens. Public health officials in Delaware are working to improve the state’s health through educational approaches, progressive public policy, and research into health conditions in the state. Delaware enjoys a
- [Florida Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/florida/florida-salary/) - Members of the Florida Department of Health and Florida legislature formally celebrated 125 years of public health efforts in the state in February 2014. Florida owes much of its population growth over the years to the efforts of public health officials who have helped to control disease and improve environmental health standards in the state.
- [Massachusetts Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/massachusetts/massachusetts-salary/) - Massachusetts has made great strides in improving the health of its citizens, and was rated the third healthiest state in the nation in 2014 by the United Health Foundation. Further, Massachusetts had the highest percentage of residents with health insurance in the country in 2013, according to the Trust for America’s Health. Additionally, in a
- [Maryland Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/maryland/maryland-salary/) - Maryland has successfully tackled some significant public health challenges including reducing the rate of deaths from cardiovascular disease. In fact, the state had the fifth lowest rate of smoking in the country in 2014 according to the American Public Health Association. Maintaining a high level of public health in Maryland is a joint effort between
- [Michigan Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/michigan/michigan-salary/) - Michigan’s public health system boasts some major strengths, not least of which are the salaries paid to the state’s public health professionals. This strong assessment of Michigan’s public health system attests to the quality of its public health officials and its highly ranked system of laboratories. In fact, the newly developed National Health Security Preparedness
- [Minnesota Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/minnesota/minnesota-salary/) - Minnesota ranked as the sixth healthiest state in the country in 2014 according to the United Health Foundation. The state had the third lowest prevalence of diabetes and the second lowest number of cases of hypertension in 2013. Minnesota also ranks as one of the top performing states in public health and injury prevention. In
- [Kentucky](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/kentucky/) - Improving the health and wellness of the citizens of Kentucky has become a major focus of Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear, who has announced health goals that are designed to significantly advance the wellbeing of children, families, and the workforce in the commonwealth. The work of the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) and its many
- [Louisiana](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/louisiana/) - Thanks to a broad spectrum of public health programs and initiatives, Louisiana residents have better access to preventive health services, are better protected against chronic and communicable diseases, and are better prepared to handle hurricanes and other disasters, both manmade and natural, than ever before. The Louisiana Office of Public Health and its more than
- [Mississippi](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/mississippi/) - With high rates of poverty, obesity, and chronic disease, Mississippi has ranked as one of the unhealthiest states in the U.S. for nearly two decades. Fortunately, there are a number of governmental, nonprofit, and other non-governmental organizations working together to resolve some of the state’s most pressing health issues. Amidst the many organizations working on
- [Missouri](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/missouri/) - Missouri’s professional public health sphere consists of a vast mixture of state, city, and non-governmental organizations working in concert to combat some of the most significant health issues affecting the state’s residents. Given the broad scope of Missouri’s public health initiatives, the state relies on a large number of professionals with diverse specialties ranging from
- [Georgia Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/georgia/georgia-salary/) - Public health workers continue to shine as Georgia’s premier source of disease prevention and health promotion in the state. These talented professionals are also the cornerstone of the Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH), whose reach and funding resources help support the state’s 159 county health departments and 18 public health districts. Right now, the
- [Hawaii Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/hawaii/hawaii-salary/) - Public health professionals continue to stand at the forefront of local and statewide health initiatives in Hawaii, and are well compensated for their efforts. For example, in 2013, the Hawaii State Department of Health developed the Hawaii Physical Activity and Nutrition Plan. This ambitious project relies heavily on highly skilled public health workers to create
- [Idaho Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/idaho/idaho-salary/) - When public health concerns like immunizations, food safety regulations, and rising obesity rates strike Idaho, state residents turn to local public health professionals for answers. Luckily, Idaho is home to great health agencies like the Idaho Department of Health and Wellness, Idaho Public Health Association, and the Idaho Environmental Health Association, which regularly hire epidemiologists,
- [Missouri Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/missouri/missouri-salary/) - Public administrators in Missouri leverage federal funding to augment funding provided by the state. For instance, Missouri received $12.5 million in grant funding from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to improve public infrastructure and prevent disease. In addition, the CDC funds the Missouri Environmental Public Health Tracking program as part of its efforts to
- [Mississippi Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/mississippi/mississippi-salary/) - Public administrators in Mississippi have been aggressive in seeking federal grant funding, and between 2010 and 2014, they received $7.57 million in funding for efforts to prevent health conditions and improve public health infrastructure. The availability of this funding has a direct effect on the hiring of public health officials and helps raise the salary
- [Montana](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/montana/) - As part of Montana’s larger consortium of public health professionals and organizations, the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) along with a large number of nonprofit organizations, take a community-based approach to public health. In the most recent Department of Public Health and Human Services’ Mission Statement, the Public Health and Safety
- [Montana Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/montana/montana-salary/) - Montana’s residents enjoy low rates of obesity, diabetes, and infant mortality thanks in part to the state’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), which emphasizes the importance of prevention when it comes to health matters. The state also enjoys adequate funding for public health programs. In fact, Montana had the highest per capita
- [What is Public Health](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/what-is-public-health/) - Healthcare is vital to all of us some of the time, but public health is vital to all of us all of the time. – Former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop Public health works to protect and improve the health and lives of individuals, families, communities, and populations. It is practiced at the local
- [Degrees](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/degrees/) - The health and safety of people are largely influenced by the social, physical, and economic environment in which they live, as well as the behaviors they engage in. These many factors combine to affect the health of individuals, and by extension, the greater community they are part of. As such, public health is practiced across
- [Certification](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/certification/) - Contemporary issues in public health demand a highly educated and well-qualified workforce that can face the challenges of this increasingly complex and swiftly evolving field. This multi-faceted area of study is concerned with protecting the health of entire populations, which can be as small as a single community or as large as an entire region
- [Illinois Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/illinois/illinois-salary/) - In 2014, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, issued a grant to the Illinois Department of Public Health that contributed to the state’s ongoing Health Brain Initiative. This health initiative strives to bring greater awareness to state residents struggling with increased confusion or memory
- [Indiana Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/indiana/indiana-salary/) - The ability to effectively approach emergency response preparedness and health promotion are just two of the many reasons that public health workers continue to receive well-paying jobs in Indiana. In fact, according to the United States Department of Labor, public health professionals in Indiana earned some of the highest salaries nationwide in 2014. Indiana recently
- [Nebraska](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/nebraska/) - Public health in Nebraska is an organized effort led by the state's Division of Public Health, a subsidiary of the state's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Employees within the division work on a number of state-initiated public health projects in collaboration with local and national nonprofit organizations. Amidst this collaboration is a wide
- [Nevada](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/nevada/) - The multidisciplinary public health sector in Nevada is led by the state's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which works to promote the health and well being of Nevada’s residents through a variety of public services. With a federal and state budget of more than $7.4 billion in fiscal year 2014 and 2015, the
- [New Jersey](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/new-jersey/) - Public health initiatives in New Jersey represent a collaborative effort between state agencies, non-profits and even private sector corporations, each lending specialized skills to a variety of diverse fields. The coordinated response to a recent outbreak of meningitis at Princeton University is a good example of one of these collaborative efforts. It took health care
- [New Mexico](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/new-mexico/) - Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an example of how a collaboration between government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private businesses can contribute to addressing New Mexico’s most pressing public health issues. Project ECHO represents a partnership initiative between local universities, health care providers, tech companies, and state public health program directors working towards
- [New York](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/new-york/) - A successful response to New York State’s most pressing public health concerns involves professionals from many fields and experiential backgrounds. For example, recently the State Agriculture Commissioner and State Health Commissioner announced a program that combined the expertise and skills of public health dieticians and local farmers. Starting in the 2015 season, enrollees in the
- [North Carolina](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/north-carolina/) - Professionals from non-profit organizations, governmental agencies, and the private sector combine their skills and resources to tackle North Carolina's most pressing public health challenges. A multifaceted approach is the only way to effectively respond to major public health threats like pandemics, contamination, pollution, and preventable diseases. In one recent coordinated effort, doctors and pharmacists have
- [North Dakota](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/north-dakota/) - Recently, professionals from North Dakota’s state and municipal government agencies, along with non-profit organizations and other non-governmental agencies joined forces to issue a joint statement regarding a Hepatitis C outbreak in the Minot area. Laboratory scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the outbreak to have a common genetic source, and are
- [North Carolina Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/north-carolina/north-carolina-salary/) - State public health funding in North Carolina totaled more than $115.5 million in fiscal year 2013-14, while the CDC provided an additional $182.1 million that year. Such levels of public spending include funds allocated for the salaries of public health officials in the state, helping to ensure that these professionals are highly paid for their
- [North Dakota Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/north-dakota/north-dakota-salary/) - The United Health Foundation ranked North Dakota as the ninth healthiest state in the country in 2015. Its public health strengths include a low rate of babies born with low birth weight, and a high vaccination rate among teens. North Dakota also ranks eighth in the country for its disaster preparedness and is one of
- [Nebraska Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/nebraska/nebraska-salary/) - Nebraska was considered the tenth healthiest state in the country in 2014 according to the United Health Foundation. Its public health strengths include a high rate of immunization among children and a low rate of deaths from drugs. Public health officials in Nebraska work to further increase the health of the state’s residents through prevention,
- [New Hampshire Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-salary/) - New Hampshire ranked as the seventh healthiest state in the country in 2014 according to the United Health Foundation. Some of the reasons for this include a low rate of infant mortality, a low incidence of infectious disease, and a high rate of immunization among teens. In addition, the residents of New Hampshire had the
- [New Jersey Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/new-jersey/new-jersey-salary/) - New Jersey ranks as the 11th healthiest state in the country according to the United Health Foundation. Its public health strengths include a low rate of smoking and a low incidence of infectious diseases. In addition, New Jersey has a very low rate of traffic fatalities when compared to the rest of the US. State
- [New Mexico Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/new-mexico/new-mexico-salary/) - The active lifestyles of New Mexico’s residents contribute to a relatively low rate of obesity when compared to the rest of the United States. The state’s residents also enjoy a relatively high level of public health funding. In fact, New Mexico had the seventh highest per capita level of combined state and federal public health
- [Nevada Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/nevada/nevada-salary/) - Although Nevada’s public health officials face some major challenges, the state has some major public health strengths. In fact, Nevada’s residents have a relatively low rate of obesity, a high rate of physical activity, and a relatively low rate of infectious diseases. The primary agency that employs public health officials in Nevada is the state’s
- [New York Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/new-york/new-york-salary/) - New York state’s high level of public health spending is one of the reasons that the United Health Foundation rated it as the fourteenth healthiest state in the country in 2014. The state enjoyed the third highest combined federal and state per capita spending for public health efforts in the country as of 2014. State
- [Rhode Island](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/rhode-island/) - The Rhode Island Department of Health works in collaboration with other state government agencies to implement over 100 public programs and services. As detailed in the Department of Health’s Strategic Priorities report published in April 2015, addressing the state’s social and environmental determinants of health will require the Department of Health to collaborate with the
- [South Carolina](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/south-carolina/) - The public health community in South Carolina is incredibly vast and multifaceted, consisting of state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private hospitals and universities. The large number of public and private organizations, each with their own initiatives, creates a multifarious public health workforce made up of professionals from a variety of backgrounds. The diversity of careers
- [South Dakota](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/south-dakota/) - The South Dakota Department of Health and its many subsidiaries spearhead the many public health initiatives that lead to the design and implementation of health policy, provide access to medical services, and that educate the residents of South Dakota. With a state budget of $26,291,465 in fiscal year (FY) 2013-2014 and a combined federal budget
- [Biostatistics and Informatics](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/biostatistics-and-informatics/) - We are deluged with information and statistics via clinical trials, observational and longitudinal studies, and genomics at any given moment. But it’s what we choose to do with this information that makes it valuable in the realm of public health, which is why biostatisticians and similar professionals skilled in the art of biostatistics and informatics
- [Health Communications](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/health-communications/) - The goal of health communications as it relates to public health is to share information through effective communications efforts so as to improve the quality of life for individuals, communities, and populations. It encompasses the study and use of communication strategies as a way to influence individual and community decisions that enhance health. Therefore, public
- [Iowa Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/iowa/iowa-salary/) - Public health program directors, counselors, biologists, and epidemiologists are just a few public health figures working cooperatively to help improve the health status of the state’s residents, and earning a good living doing so. According to the United Health Foundation, in 2014, Iowa was ranked the 24th state in the nation for overall health. At
- [Kansas Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/kansas/kansas-salary/) - In 2014, the United Health Foundation named Kansas as 27th in the nation based on certain key public health factors. The news wasn’t all bad though, as that year the state was praised for its low level of drug-related deaths, high rate of high school graduates, and infrequency of low birth weight among newborns. Still,
- [Tennessee](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/tennessee/) - The professional public health community in Tennessee consists of state and municipal government agencies, nonprofits, and even private sector corporations, each of which carry out independent and collaborative initiatives to ensure the health and safety of the state’s citizens. Amidst the diversity of this vast public health sphere, however, is a united desire among professionals
- [West Virginia](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/west-virginia/) - According to West Virginia University, a leader in West Virginia’s current public health sphere, state residents are contracting chronic disease at such a rapid rate that the health care costs of public and private payers could double by 2018. Fortunately, there are a large number of state and nonprofit organizations fighting for the public health
- [Kentucky Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/kentucky/kentucky-salary/) - In 2014, the United Health Foundation rated Kentucky number 47 among all states due to the state’s high rates of smoking, impoverished children, and preventable hospitalizations. As a result, Governor Steve Beshear has solicited public health officials and community leaders to help actualize several health goals by 2019. By increasing access to health care coverage,
- [Louisiana Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/louisiana/louisiana-salary/) - When it comes to issues relating to overall health and wellness, Louisiana’s local public health professionals work to provide the solutions, and are very well paid for their efforts. The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals’ Office of Public Health employs approximately 1,300 public health professionals throughout the state. This public health powerhouse includes esteemed
- [Community Health](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/community-health/) - Community health workers are frontline public health professionals that link health and social services with the communities they serve. Community health workers are called upon to facilitate a community’s access to services and improve the quality of those services and the efficiency with which they are delivered. They analyze the health effects associated with personal
- [Emergency Management](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/emergency-management/) - When a natural disaster strikes or a contagious disease spreads, swift and coordinated responses are required to restore order along with vital services, utilities and infrastructure. This makes emergency management professionals a vital component to any comprehensive public health system. Public health professionals in emergency management respond to major disasters as to protect residents from
- [Environmental Health](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/environmental-health/) - Because we are constantly interacting with our environment, and because these interactions affect our quality of life and highlight health disparities, maintaining a healthy environment is critical to increasing our quality of life and our lifespan. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that nearly 25 percent of all deaths in the world can
- [Global Health](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/global-health/) - Infectious and non-communicable diseases and epidemics are a major concern, and one of the greatest challenges to the health of major populations: AIDS has claimed the lives of more than 35 million people since its discovery Tobacco-related deaths are expected to account for nearly 10 percent of all deaths globally by 2030 Chronic diseases that
- [Mental Health](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/mental-health/) - Public health in the 21st century has placed a clear focus on healthy living, giving consideration to such individually personal things as diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and maternal and infant health. Growing evidence, however, shows that incorporating mental health into our nation’s public health agenda also has wide-reaching benefits for individuals and the communities in
- [Maine Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/maine/maine-salary/) - According to the United Health Foundation, Maine was named among the top twenty healthiest states in the country in 2014. This ranking was given for notable health achievements in the last few years. A few highlights include: Adult smoking decreased by 11% in the last two years Immunization coverage among adolescents rose by 12% in
- [Ohio](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/ohio/) - Ohio’s coordinated public health system is made up of a diverse range of professionals with expertise in a variety of fields. Such threats include everything from environmental pollution to workplace safety hazards and epidemics. In early 2015, public health professionals – epidemiologists, entomologists, healthcare workers, lab scientists, and public information officers – responded to the
- [Oklahoma](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/oklahoma/) - Oklahoma's public health professionals work for state government agencies, non-profits, other non-governmental organizations, and even private sector corporations. These professionals come together and combine their expertise to tackle some of the state's toughest health challenges. Along with a commitment to bettering Oklahoma’s communities, competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement attract some of the most qualified
- [Oregon](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/oregon/) - Oregon is a national leader when it comes to public health. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of many professionals from the public and private sectors, Oregon ranks well in a number of key public health metrics. Oregon is recognized as the number one state in the nation when it comes to avoiding unnecessary use of
- [Pennsylvania](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/pennsylvania/) - Epidemics, preventable diseases, occupational hazards, and environmental contamination are just a few of the challenges public health professionals in Pennsylvania face. In one recent public health breakthrough, scientists, researchers, and epidemiologists isolated the particular type of tick carrying the bacteria that causes Lyme disease in all 67 counties in Pennsylvania. These public health professionals have
- [Utah](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/utah/) - The recent public health efforts in Utah, headed by the state’s Department of Health, have been largely effective. In 2013, Utah boasted impressive statewide health statistics. Among all states, Utah ranked highly in the following areas: Physical activity among adults (6th) Chlamydia rates (3rd) Hypertension rates (1st) Diabetes rates (3rd) Tobacco use (1st) A healthy,
- [Vermont](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/vermont/) - Public health initiatives in Vermont represent a collaborative effort between the Vermont Department of Health, other state agencies, and a number of nonprofit hospitals and organizations. The Department of Health develops programs to combat specific health issues within the state, implementing these initiatives with the help of state and nonprofit organization employees, as well as
- [Public Policy Administration](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/public-policy-administration/) - Public policy administration explores how government decisions are made and how the administrative projects required to bring those decisions to fruition are designed and implemented. The study of public policy and administration covers the decision making process, as well as the administrative process involved in implementing projects that work in the public’s interest. Public policy
- [Social and Behavioral Health Sciences](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/social-and-behavioral-health-sciences/) - The ultimate goal of public health is to achieve and sustain healthy populations and environments. In order to reach this goal, however, we must be able to understand the role behavior and social factors play and how they contribute to public health solutions and policies. The study of social and behavioral health sciences involves how
- [Texas](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/texas/) - In Texas, the public health sector consists of skilled research scientists, public-facing medical professionals, health policy officials and many others representing state and municipal departments of health, non-governmental organizations, hospitals, and even private sector corporations. From its medically underserved rural territories, to its many densely populated cities, public health initiatives in Texas rely on the
- [Virginia](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/virginia/) - The community of public health professionals in Virginia is made up of skilled epidemiologists, biostatisticians, environmental health specialists, program directors and others from state health departments, nonprofit organizations, and private healthcare systems. The Virginia Department of Health oversees branch agencies at the local level throughout the state, each of which carries out initiatives designed to
- [Washington](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/washington/) - Washington State’s public health system is made up of skilled epidemiologists, biostatisticians, environmental health specialists, program directors and others from state and municipal government health departments, nonprofit organizations, and private healthcare systems. The Washington State Department of Health oversees branch agencies at the local level that work in concert with non-governmental organizations and contractors from
- [Epidemiology and Research](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/epidemiology-and-research/) - Epidemiology, as a basic public health science, involves studying the health of populations as a way to gain insight into the causes and patterns of disease within these populations. Epidemiology is often said to be instilled with the spirit of using epidemiologic information to promote and protect the public’s health. Epidemiology (which roughly translates to
- [Public Health Education](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/public-health-education/) - Public health education and promotion aims to advance knowledge of public health measures and implement the most effective strategies for health promotion. The goal of public health education and promotion is to strengthen public health infrastructure and systems. It is based on the premise that educating the public, policymakers, and workforce professionals is fundamental to
- [Medical Practice](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/medical-practice/) - Medical practitioners in the public health sector work with individual patients, but are also concerned with the health of the greater populations these individuals belong to. While public health physicians and public health nurses serve individuals and families, they work to examine public health issues and promote awareness community-wide. According to the American College of
- [Wisconsin](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/wisconsin/) - Wisconsin’s public health officials were pointing to the measles outbreak in Disneyland that infected 70 people recently as an example of why Wisconsinites should not take vaccinations lightly. Preventative actions are some of the best tools for promoting public health, and vaccinations are on the top of the list when it comes to disease prevention.
- [Wyoming](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/wyoming/) - Wyoming's public health professionals must be versatile and approach challenges with both tried-and-true as well as creative methods. Environmental health, disease prevention, and emergency contingent planning are just some of the issues within the purview of Wyoming’s public health system. By having a talented class of public health professionals working within government agencies and non-governmental
- [Ohio Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/ohio/ohio-salary/) - Public health funding in Ohio increased 42.4% between 2007 and 2012, bringing the state’s budget for public health to more than $168.7 million in fiscal year 2013-14. This level of funding has a direct effect on the number of jobs made available to public health professionals in Ohio, and helps to raise the salaries for
- [Oklahoma Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/oklahoma/oklahoma-salary/) - The state of Oklahoma has been aggressively working to improve the health of its residents through its Healthy Oklahoma 2020 strategic plan. Since the report was first issued in 2010, Oklahoma has made major gains in critical health metrics, including reductions in the rate of infant mortality and reductions in the use of tobacco among
- [Oregon Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/oregon/oregon-salary/) - Oregon spent more than $62.7 million on public health in fiscal year 2013-14. This funding was augmented by federal spending of an additional $77.5 million from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and more than $108.3 million from the health Resources and Services Administration. This level of spending directly contributes to funding strong
- [Pennsylvania Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-salary/) - State funding for public health in Pennsylvania totaled more than $193.9 million in fiscal year 2013-14, in addition to substantial funding from the federal government. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) provided more than $199 million in fiscal year 2014, while funds from the Health Resources and Service Administration were more than $291.9
- [Rhode Island Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/rhode-island/rhode-island-salary/) - Rhode Island’s high immunization rate among children and teens along with a ready availability of primary care physicians led the United Health Foundation to rank the state as the 15th healthiest in the US in 2014. In fact, the state had the highest level of child immunization coverage in the country that year. The state
- [South Carolina Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/south-carolina/south-carolina-salary/) - South Carolina spends significantly on public health—more than $98.1 million in fiscal year 2013-14 alone. Additional federal spending in South Carolina that year was 2.4 times greater than this when looking at combined grants from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and Health Resources and Services Administration. This spending directly contributes to the
- [South Dakota Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/south-dakota/south-dakota-salary/) - The state of South Dakota spent more than $26.2 million on public health programs, initiatives and educational campaigns in fiscal year 2013-14 alone. Additionally, the federal government contributed approximately twice that amount to the state in fiscal year 2014 when funding from the CDC and the Health Resources Service Administration is combined. Spending of this
- [Tennessee Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/tennessee/tennessee-salary/) - The state of Tennessee spent more than $285.6 million on public health in fiscal year 2013-14, while the federal government contributed an additional $277.4 million through the CDC and the Health Resources Services Administration that year. Spending at this level directly impacts the availability of pubic health jobs in the state and helps to raise
- [Texas Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/texas/texas-salary/) - Between the state and federal government, public health spending in Texas totaled more than $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2013-14. Public health spending at this level positively impacts the state’s ability to create much-needed public health jobs and offer top salaries. While many public health officials in Texas work for government agencies at the county
- [Utah Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/utah/utah-salary/) - Utah increased its ranking to become one of the healthiest states in the country – moving from seventh to fifth place between 2010 and 2014 according to the United Health Foundation. Part of the reason for this is that Utah had the lowest rate of smoking in the country as of 2014, and the second
- [Vermont Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/vermont/vermont-salary/) - The United Health Foundation ranked Vermont as the second healthiest state in the country in 2014. Part of the reason for this is the high rate of physical activity among residents and the state’s relatively low rate of cancer. The state of Vermont spent more than $24.6 million on public health initiatives in fiscal year
- [Virginia Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/virginia/virginia-salary/) - Although public health officials in Virginia face some challenges, the state is known for indicators of good health such as having a low rate of drug deaths. In fact, this rate decreased by 2% between 2012 and 2014, according to data released by the United Health Foundation. The state of Virginia spent more than $290.4
- [Washington Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/washington/washington-salary/) - The United Health Foundation reported that Washington state’s health ranking increased by five percent between 2006 and 2014, making it the 13th healthiest state in the country. This can be attributed to the fact that Washington residents are some of the most physically active in the nation. Public health spending in Washington totaled more than
- [Wisconsin Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/wisconsin/wisconsin-salary/) - The state of Wisconsin spent more than $74.8 million on public health in fiscal year 2013-14. In addition, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) invested more than $92.1 million, while the Health Resources and Services Administration contributed an additional $85.2 million to the state that year. This spending has a direct impact on
- [West Virginia Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/west-virginia/west-virginia-salary/) - West Virginia had the eighth highest level of per capita state funding for public health in the nation as of 2014. The state spent more than $111.7 million on public health initiatives that year, and also received significant levels of federal health funding. In fact, funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration for West
- [Wyoming Salary](https://www.publichealthcareeredu.org/wyoming/wyoming-salary/) - Per capita public health spending at the state level in Wyoming was the 11th highest in the country in fiscal year 2013-14. Additional funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) specifically allocated for Wyoming’s public health programs was the sixth highest in the nation that year. Such high levels of spending on
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