Twenty first century health issues are complex and multidimensional, requiring innovative responses across professions at all levels of society. Public health social workers draw on the rich traditions and complementary methods of these two fields to enhance effectiveness and promote health. In hospitals, schools, government agencies and local community-based settings, public health social workers make the connection between prevention and intervention from the individual to the whole population. Get a glimpse of a day in the life…
Review a recently published article about public health social work through US News: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2010/12/06/best-careers-2011-medical-and-public-health-social-worker
