The Public Health System [WLO: 1] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4] 

This week’s discussion is on the role of the public health system within the greater view of the U.S. health care system. Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the United States Public Health 101Links to an external site. and Introduction to Public HealthLinks to an external site. PowerPoints on the federal-level perspective of the public health system.

In particular, review slide 49 and the notes (located in the white box below the slides) in the United States Public Health 101Links to an external site. PowerPoint.

Explain the three most critical areas that embody the public health mission.