As part of a small group examining the feasibility of implementing a community health improvement process in your community, it is apparent that there are two different viewpoints as to the appropriate roles for the public health agency and its staff and for other community partners in the process. The two viewpoints are summarized in the two positions below:
- Position A: Public health officials (those with training and responsibilities in local health departments) are the ones in the best position to assess causal and contributing factors in communities.
- Position B: With a shift to greater community involvement in health issues, the local community is best suited to determine the relevant factors causing or contributing to the health of the residents.
Responses:
PH 421 Conferencing Exercises last updated April 12, 2004 (epowell)