Sherry Said:

How to get a public Health Job?

We Answered:

I'm not sure about military jobs... but most counties (at least major ones) have public health departments that offer a wide range of services from community health, program supervision, epidemiology, etc. in everything from TB surveillance, diabetic case management, pregnant mothers, various HIV/AIDS programs, etc.

I work at a county hospital (doing trauma) and I know there's about a million other different things to do with regards to public health (I just can't think of all of them...!)

Jared Said:

Any suggestions on jobs/careers for public health nurses?

We Answered:

Yay -- when you find one, let me know, because public health is notoriously underfunded. Being an NP would probably be the better way to go.

Lee Said:

What jobs can I get with a BS in Public Health?

We Answered:

BS level isn't giving you the marketable skills you'd need to work. You'd need at least a master level, or beyond.

Marion Said:

Are there a lot of jobs these days in for public health majors out there?

We Answered:

Information is below.

Johnnie Said:

Will doctors quit their jobs if public health care is finally approved?

We Answered:

It really depends on how the system works. Obviously, so many people are against public or universal health care, and there are some good points. However, pointing to a country above USA which has universal health care, you will see that their health care is some of the best the world has to offer. Socializing health care in the right way works! However, I'm sure many doctors in America will quit because of certain reasons here or there. I don't think doctors may necessarily go on strike, but there will be bumps in the road. However, doctors do deserve to be paid the most in this country, because they contribute a bunch to society, and they've worked hard to get to where they are at. It makes no sense to punish them for hard work. In that case, work loses its value quick.

Charlie Said:

How do Green Jobs protect the public health and increase social justice?

We Answered:

Here is the definition of a Green Job:

"It has to pay decent wages and benefits that can support a family.
It has to be part of a real career path, with upward mobility.
And it needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment."


Cleaning up the oil spill would count as a green job and certainly would benefit public health.

Deanna Said:

can you get into a job like public health if you have a civil engeneering degree?

We Answered:

civil engineering comprises different types of engineering such as
structural engineering - building design, public and private, construction, and management
transporatation engineering - road and traffic design, rail systems, construction and management
water engineering - design construction and maintenance of water supply - reservoirs and pipelines and runoff
environmental engineering - pollutants in water and air

engineering is applied physics