If people better understand what public health is, they are more likely to work with public health agencies or programs to solve local health issues and problems. How much do people really understand about public health? According to a 1999 national poll, only 27% identified “programs that maintain healthy living conditions” when asked what they thought “public health” meant. This element of the PHIP work plan will develop strategies to inform and involve the public about public health, using messages that have been tested for clarity.

2005 - 2007 Priorities

• Assist in use of PHIP materials

• Disseminate new materials