Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review these resources:
Chapter 6 and Appendix II: Historical Figures in the textbook
Intro to Epidemiology Study Types Links to an external site. Video
Role of Epidemiology in Public Health-Part 1 Links to an external site. Video
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Links to an external site. website
World Health Organization Links to an external site. website
For this part of the assignment, you will create a 12 slide PowerPoint presentation with detailed speakers notes of at least 100 words for each slide, not including the title and reference slides.
The presentation will be based on your research of a historical figure in the public health world, their contribution to public health, and how their work helped shape the public health system that serves the community. analyze how their contribution from the past continues to contribute to todays public health system, and how it might guide future work within the industry.
Complete the following steps:
Select one of the historical figures listed below for your presentation. They are linked throughout the textbook to help get you started on your project.
o Florence Nightingale
Use the outline below to organize your presentation. As you create the content, it is expected that you will formulate a well thought out analysis for each segment with logical transitions as you would a professional presentation. Research and critical thinking are large components of this project. You will curate resources to support your
Describe your selected persons biographical background and experience.research the individuals background. This can include resume elements such as birthdate, location, education, and brief statement of their contribution to public health. Paraphrase or quote and cite everything according to apa.)
Analyze the climate of the time period in terms of political, socioeconomic, environmental, and technological context in which this person worked.
o Tip: Research the barriers and issue of the time. Think about whether this person was up against resistance or if the work this person did was welcomed.
Examine the personal beliefs of your person that prompted this work.
o Tip: You are basically addressing the question: Why did this person get involved with the issue at the time?
Examine how this individual overcame or confronted any adversities.
o Tip: Think about how this person overcame the barriers and issues. Questions to consider: what did the person specifically do? Did they have any allies? How did their actions succeed or fail?
Describe the final outcome of this individuals contribution to community or public health.
o Tip: Think about the importance of the contribution to community or public health at the time. Think about this question: What occurred as a result of this persons action?
Explain what the individuals contribution did for overall community or public health at the time.
o Tip: Think about this question: What was the purpose for the community or nation?
Explain why this contribution was so important at that particular point in history.
o Tip: Think about this question: What made this important for our nation?
