MPH DrPHc Epidemiologist-
Community Cancer Health Educator- Moffit Cancer Center/Ponce Health and Sciences University
Capable to conduct epidemiological investigations used in preventing and controlling specific communicable and chronic diseases, injuries, and other health conditions and educacional and in planning health programs. Monitoring of health status and its correlates, identifying trends or outbreaks of diseases or other adverse health events, and providing data and information about corrective actions or programs to promote and protect public health.
Participates in developing epidemiological investigations. Uses established scientific and technical methods and practices to identify and evaluate a wide range of health conditions within an assigned program area, to recognize public health problems pertinent to the population, and to determine feasibility of and approach to epidemiological investigations.
Teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. Develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities.