Open AccessPartnerships. The school as the center of a healthy community
Author(s) -
Steven Bingler
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
public health reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.202
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1468-2877
pISSN - 0033-3549
DOI - 10.1093/phr/115.2.228
Subject(s) - public health , center (category theory) , public relations , health promotion , public health interventions , psychological intervention , health education , community health , political science , gerontology , sociology , medicine , nursing , chemistry , crystallography
Educational institutions have long been an important focus for public health initiatives. Their readily accessible populations of young people provide an excellent forum for health education, vaccination, and other public health interventions. However, schools can also play an important role as various sectors of the community seek to build new relationships. This article explores opportunities for public health leadership in strengthening schools, an important community asset.