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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.

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Home - Society for Public Health Education - SOPHE

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Society for public health education - SOPHE - provides leadership to the profession of health education and health promotion professionals

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Saving Lives, Protecting People TM

CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health. For more than 70 years, we've put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public's health.

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Learn more about CDC's mission, leadership and important public health work to protect you 24-7.

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Santa Clara County Public Health Department

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Santa Clara County Public Health Department

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Health Resources and Services Administration 

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Health Resources and Services Administration 

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Assure access to high-quality and equitable health services to optimize health and well-being for all Maternal and Child Health (MCH) populations.

Achieve health equity for MCH populations.

Strengthen public health capacity and workforce for MCH.

Maximize impact through leadership, partnership, and stewardship.

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Assure access to high-quality and equitable health services to optimize health and well-being for all Maternal and Child Health (MCH) populations. Achieve health equity for MCH populations. Strengthen public health capacity and workforce for MCH. Maximize impact through leadership, partnership, and stewardship.

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 Association of Public Health Laboratories 

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 Association of Public Health Laboratories 

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public's health in the United States and globally.

APHL represents state and local governmental health laboratories in the United States. Its members, known as " public health labo​ra​tories," monitor, detect and respond to health threats.

APHL: National Base, International Scope

APHL works closely with federal agencies to develop and execute national health initiatives. During public health emergencies, it operates as a coordinating center for laboratory response.

APHL also works internationally to build effective national laboratory systems and expand access to quality diagnostic testing services. With over 20 years' experience in more than 30 countries, APHL is recognized internationally as a leader in laboratory science and practice.

APHL Expertise

Laboratory Science: APHL supports development of new testing methods and technologies, and publishes materials to assure the quality of laboratory testing.

Emergency Response: APHL collaborates with health partners to respond to disease outbreaks, natural disasters, terrorist attacks and other health threats. It also supports the US Laboratory Response Network.

Public Health Informatics: APHL is a leader in development of public health laboratory informatics systems in the US and in countries worldwide.

Laboratory Training: APHL offers high quality continuing education programs to strengthen the skills of laboratorians.

Leadership Development: APHL fosters the development of new leaders, expands knowledge of public health laboratory management and directs multiple laboratory fellowship programs.

Research: APHL assesses the capacity and capability of US public health laboratories and disseminates findings.

Publications: APHL publishes reports and briefs profiling developments in public health laboratory science, practice, management and training.

Conferences: APHL convenes national conferences and colloquia on critical issues in laboratory science. ​

Federal Liaison​ ​​​​​on/Policy: APHL serves as a conduit of information between US public health laboratories and federal agencies. It issues statements on pending legislation and regulations, and disseminates educational materials on priority issues.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) works to strengthen laboratory systems serving the public's health in the United States and globally. APHL represents state and local governmental health laboratories in the United States. Its members, known as " public health labo​ra​tories," monitor, detect and respond to health threats.

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Santa Clara County Epidemiologist

2c. What is the Stakeholder responsible for OR what does the Stakeholder want to accomplish?

An epidemiologist provides statistical data regarding diseases and illnesses. Similar to a Lab scientist, but an epidemiologist uses the data found by the lab as well as other sources to provide overall data. They create another piece of the puzzle for authorities to use to make decisions.

Who does the Stakeholder represent?  Who are its members?

This stakeholder represents all of the community they serve. By providing accurate data, they inform their bosses or the proper authorities. From there the information is passed to the community. All to address an issue or epidemic that could continue.

3a. What roll does this stakeholder play within the system?

They are an information gatherer. They provide additional key pieces of evidence that lab scientists do are not able to provide.

3b. Did you review a position within this stakeholder entity for your career journal?

Yes

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HHS Health Program Coordinator

2c. What is the Stakeholder responsible for OR what does the Stakeholder want to accomplish?

The U.S. Department of health and Human Services is a part of the government who provide health services to the public. They also push for the advancement of medical sciences through medicine, public health, and social services.

Who does the Stakeholder represent?  Who are its members?

This department of the U.S. Government represent the population of the United States. Its members would be made up of government officials.

3a. What roll does this stakeholder play within the system?

This stakeholder provides policies that surround public health and other health related things. They also create PSAs about health issues within communities that they want to address.

3b. Did you review a position within this stakeholder entity for your career journal?

Yes

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HRSA Maternal and child health

2c. What is the Stakeholder responsible for OR what does the Stakeholder want to accomplish?

This stakeholder wishes to provide high quality health services to all maternal and child heal populations. They strive to maximize their impact on the communities they serve by providing resources to the MCH population.

Who does the Stakeholder represent?  Who are its members?

The members of this group are nurses and doctors, as well as children, mothers and pregnant women.

3a. What roll does this stakeholder play within the system?

This is a vital role for helping mothers within the system provide care for themselves as well as their children. Without this stakeholder there would be many more health-related issues surrounding mothers and children.

3b. Did you review a position within this stakeholder entity for your career journal?

Yes

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APHL Public health Lab Scientist

2c. What is the Stakeholder responsible for OR what does the Stakeholder want to accomplish?

This stakeholder has a goal to monitor health risks ranging from “rabies and dengue fever to radiological contaminants, genetic disorders in newborns and terrorist agents.” Their goal is to provide information for authorities to create plans to address said issues. They partner with the World Health Organization, the CDC, the EPA, the Food and Drug Administration, the FBI, as well as Homeland Security.

Who does the Stakeholder represent?  Who are its members?

The members of this stakeholder typically are scientists as well as government officials who are using the information provided to address issues that are found within the labs.

3a. What roll does this stakeholder play within the system?

The primary role this stakeholder plays is information gathering. They find evidence of possible illnesses that could be caused by any number of things and inform those who are in charge so that they can best prepare their communities.

3b. Did you review a position within this stakeholder entity for your career journal?

Yes

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CDC Public Health researcher

2c. What is the Stakeholder responsible for OR what does the Stakeholder want to accomplish?

This position is typically held within the CDC or other large health organization. This stakeholder’s goal is to provide information about current diseases and illnesses within the world, with a focus on illnesses within the U.S. They provide information and resources to combat illnesses within a society and community.

Who does the Stakeholder represent?  Who are its members?

This stakeholder represents the United States, their members being their employees who work on creating resources and finding information through there own labs.

3a. What roll does this stakeholder play within the system?

They provide information and resources that are given out to the communities who need them the most. One obvious example was during the height of the COVID pandemic, where they provided resources and information to the authorities that allowed them to make educated mandates.

3b. Did you review a position within this stakeholder entity for your career journal?

Yes

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SOPHE Health Educator

2c. What is the Stakeholder responsible for OR what does the Stakeholder want to accomplish?

The goal of this stakeholder is to provide resources and health education classes around the globe. The believe that health education is vital to the growth of communities and individuals.

Who does the Stakeholder represent?  Who are its members?

They are a group of health educators who work in schools, universities, volunteer organizations, health care settings, worksites, and in government at all levels. They help inform their communities about the importance of staying healthy and promoting healthy lifestyles.

3a. What roll does this stakeholder play within the system?

This is a private group who wants to educate the public. They are important because they get information to individuals who might not have access to the information elsewhere.

3b. Did you review a position within this stakeholder entity for your career journal?

Yes