Employers of Public Health majors in GA

Health Educators

Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities. Community health workers collect data and discuss health concerns with members of specific populations or communities. Health educators and community health workers work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nonprofit organizations, government, doctors’ offices, private businesses, and colleges. They generally work full time. Health educators need at least bachelor’s degree. Many employers require the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential. Community health workers typically need to have at least a high school diploma and must complete a brief period of on-the-job training. Some states have certification programs for community health workers. The median annual wage for community health workers was $38,370 in May 2017. The median annual wage for health educators was $53,940 in May 2017. Overall employment of health educators and community health workers is projected to grow 16 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth will be driven by efforts to improve health outcomes and to reduce healthcare costs by teaching people healthy behaviors and explaining how to use available healthcare services.

Community Health Workers

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs. The median annual wage for community health workers was $38,370 in May 2017.

Epidemiologists

Epidemiologists are public health professionals who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education, and health policy. Epidemiologists work in offices and laboratories, usually at health departments for state and local governments, in hospitals, and at colleges and universities. Epidemiologists are also employed in the federal government by agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some do fieldwork to conduct interviews and collect samples for analyses. Fieldwork may bring epidemiologists into contact with infectious disease, but the risk is minimal because they receive appropriate training and take extensive precautions before interacting with samples or patients. Epidemiologists need at least a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Most epidemiologists have a master’s degree in public health (MPH) or a related field, and some have completed a doctoral degree in epidemiology or medicine. The median annual wage for epidemiologists was $69,660 in May 2017. Employment of epidemiologists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Epidemiologists are likely to have good job prospects overall.

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Company City State
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Cdc
U S Department of Health & Human Services
Public Health Division-Cdc BR
The Hospital Authority of Habersham County
Georgia Dept of Community Health
Georgia Department of Public Health
Georgia Department of Public Health
West Central GA Regional Hosp
Georgia Department of Public Health
West Central Health District
Cobb County Board of Health
Georgia Department of Public Health
Southeast Health District
Georgia Department of Public Health
Family Health Branch
Georgia Department of Public Health
Chatham County Health Dept
Agency For Toxic Substances & Disease Registry
Georgia Department of Public Health
District 4 Public Health Off
Georgia Department of Public Health
North Georgia Health District
Georgia Department of Public Health
Regional Hospital
Georgia Department of Public Health
District 3/1 Public Health Off
Food & Drug Administration
Georgia Department of Public Health
Public Health Dept
Georgia Department of Public Health
Bulloch County Health Dept
U S Department of Health & Human Services
U S Department of Health & Human Services
Region IV
Georgia Department of Public Health
Georgia Public Health Lab
Georgia Department of Public Health
Health District 8-2
Georgia Department of Public Health
Northwest GA Regional Hosp
Public Health Home Health Inc
PUBLIC HEALTH HOME HEALTH INCORPORATED
U S Department of Health & Human Services
Regultory Affirs - Stheast Reg
United States Department of Health & Human Services
Fema Distribution Center
County of Clayton
Clayton County Board of Health
County of Tifton
Tift County Board of Health
Georgia Department of Public Health
Chatham County Health Dept
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services
Region 4 Office
U S Department of Health & Human Services
Georgia Department of Public Health
District Health Office
Georgia Department of Public Health
Health Dept
Georgia Department of Public Health
Coweta County Health
Georgia Department of Public Health
Georgia Department of Public Health
Elbert County Health Dept
Georgia Department of Public Health
Cherokee County Board Health
Health Resources & Services Administration
Hrsa Southeast Cluster
Georgia Department of Public Health
Northeast Health District
County of Forsyth
County of Glynn
Glynn County Board of Health
County of Ware
Southeast Health District
Georgia Department of Public Health
Richmond County Dept of Health
Georgia Department of Public Health
Children Medical Services
Georgia Department of Public Health
Chronic Dsase Prvntion Hlth Pr
Georgia Department of Public Health
Putnam County Health Dept
County of Henry
Health Department
County of Baldwin
Health Department
Georgia Department of Public Health
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