Opportunities For The Pharmacist In The Public Health Service

This book adequately captures the current state of affairs and issues relating to public health and the pharmacists' role in this area. One of the unique features is the Actions for Change Today section which details/itemizes the unmet needs in each area of public health.

Public health & pharmacy in the United States / Bruce Lubotsky Levin, Ardis Hanson, Peter D. Hurd -- Framing public health & pharmacy / Ardis Hanson, Bruce Lubotsky Levin, Peter D. Hurd -- Global health / Ardis Hanson, Peter D. Hurd, Bruce Lubotsky Levin -- Epidemiology / Ardis Hanson, Bruce Lubotsky Levin -- Disease prevention and health promotion / Peter D. Hurd, Justinne Guyton, Ardis Hanson -- Cultural perspectives in public health / Barry A. Bleidt, Carmita A. Coleman, Peter D. Hurd -- Pharmacists' roles in the increase of health literacy among patients / Barry A. Bleidt, Carmita A. Coleman, Silvia E. Rabionet, Peter D. Hurd -- Behavioral health / Ardis Hanson, Carol A. Ott, Bruce Lubotsky Levin -- Public health nutrition / Lauri Wright, Melody Chavez -- Financing & insurance / Samuel H. Zuvekas, Earle Buddy Lingle, Ardis Hanson, Bruce Lubotsky Levin -- Pharmacoeconomics / Scott K. Griggs, Peter D. Hurd -- Evidence-based practice, public health, and pharmacy / Patrick J. Bryant, Peter D. Hurd, Ardis Hanson -- Informatics / Ardis Hanson, Bruce Lubotsky Levin, Aimon Miranda -- Emergency preparedness / Peter D. Hurd, Stephanie Lukas, Ardis Hanson -- Education & training / Angela S. Garcia, Daniel Forrister, Krystal Bullers, Peter D. Hurd

This practical textbook covers key areas like the foundations of public health, concepts and tools of policy, and models of public health programs run by pharmacists. Unlike other books, it includes real-life cases that highlight pharmacists who are starting or getting involved in public health efforts.