Chapter 2 JeopardyGovernmental
Health AgenciesCore Functions of Public Health
Quasi-Governmental
Health Agencies
Non-Governmental
Health Agencies
Who Am I?
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World Health Day is commemorated each year on April 7th because it was onthat day in 1948 that the__________________________________
officially began its work.
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This division of the Public Health Service has its purpose to improve the nation’s resources and services and their distribution to underserved populations. – 30 points
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services is appointed by the _____________ and serves as a member of his/her cabinet. – 50 points
The purpose of these departments (located in all 50 states) are to promote, protect, and maintain the health and welfare of their citizens – 20 points
This core function includes inform, educate, and empowermobilize community partnershipsand develop policies – 40 points
This core function includes evaluate, assure competent workforce, link to/provide care, and enforce laws – 50 points
Answer
• Who are the American Red Cross, National Academy of Sciences, and the National Science Foundation?
Which agency is charged with acting as the representative for the United States government during natural disasters and serving as the liaison between members of the active armed forces and their families during emergencies?– 20 points
The purpose of this organization is the funding and promotion of scientific research and the development of individual scientists – 40 points
Answer• What is • Voluntary Agencies (MADD, SADD)• Professional Health Organizations/Associations
(AMA, ADA, APHA, etc.)• Religious Agencies (Catholic Charities)• Philanthropic Foundations (Rockefeller, Lumpkin)• Service Agencies (Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary, Shriners) • Corporate (Recycling, Seatbelts, Health Screenings?
This service organization has contributed to pilot dog programs and services for those who are visually impaired– 30 points
This type of group has historically been especially useful in delivering health messages to the African American Community – 40 points
The primary reason for Corporate America’s interest in community health is _________________________– 50 points
This governmental organization sets health and safety standards for all foods, cosmetics, and drugs– 20 points
This organization is responsible for inspecting local restaurants and eating establishments– 30 points
Once known only for its work with communicable diseases, this agency now also maintains records, analyzes disease trends, supports state and local health departments and publishes epidemiological reports on all types of diseases. – 40 points
This person (position) has the authority to arrest someone who refuses to undergo treatment for a communicable disease, impound a shipment of food if it is contaminated and/or close down a restaurant on the spot if it has serious health code violations. – 50 points