Health Promotion and Education - Kauai | State Of Hawaii Dept Of Health - Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion D

Works to improve and maintain individual and community health. Addresses the following key areas: healthy community development (includes limited and non-English speaking populations), risk reduction (includes tobacco prevention/education and fitness promotion) and behavioral risk factor surveillance. Conducts community and professional education and training. Provides consultation and technical assistance. Assesses needs and develops policies. Provides bilingual health services. Creates health education materials. Acts as a clearinghouse for distribution of risk factor data and health information on health promotion/education programs and strategies. Builds coalitions to work on health education issues.