Health Promotion Program
The Health Promotion Program focuses on issues as addressed through the state community action plan. A variety of programs are offered which address lifestyle and health habits such as nutrition, education, exercise, stress management, AIDS education, smoking cessation, etc. Policy and environmental changes are major focus areas addressed through the Health Promotion Program. AIDS education is also provided upon request as part of the Health Promotion Program. The Health Promotion Program Coordinator also assists the Health Education Supervisor with providing a County Employee Wellness Program.
Minority Health Initiative
A health educator heads up the Minority Health Initiative for Wayne County and works with various leaders and community organizations in addressing health disparities. (Position established January 2008.)
Health Data
Health educators are resource individuals regarding various sources of health data. A "Community Assessment" process is coordinated and produced by the Health Education Division in cooperation with other health department programs, Board of Health and the community.
Staff Development
The New Staff Orientation and a number of Staff In-service Programs are also coordinated by the Health Education Division.