BYU Health 100

Washing Hands is Public Health

2012-02-08T15:18:00.000-08:00

Jake Seastrand. The CDC has proven that washing hands is still the best way to stop the spread of illness. This is public health. Thank you for washing your hands.

Tori Markus

2012-02-08T14:09:00.000-08:00

This is Public Health because brushing and flossing your teeth prevents many diseases and sicknesses from entering the body.

2012-02-07T21:16:00.001-08:00

Barrett Jones. I put my sticker on a public basketball court because I think that physical activity is a great way to promote public health, and a great way to get that activity is through sports like basketball.

Smokey the Bandit

2012-02-07T21:16:00.000-08:00

Sean Bergsten

I work in a house with special needs individuals. All of them smoke because they were heavily influenced by their peers to smoke. It is also interesting that many individuals in their families smoke as well. This is public health!

Occupational Health

2012-02-07T20:12:00.000-08:00

This is public health—this is occupational health andsafety. By requiring employees to wash their hands before going back to work,public health officials have reduced and in most cases totally eliminated bacterialdiseases from occurring and spreading. This is a major contribution of publichealth seen every day! (Maloree Carroll)

This is your Child's Public Health

2012-02-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

Our greatest commodity in America are our children. Thus one of the most important factors of public health are those whose jobs are to provide a safe and clean learning environment for them. At Grovecrest Elementary, Nick Morgan, pictured above, shares this responsibility with many others. Though not often thanked, we are often rewarded for their efforts.

Michael Stone
Health Science

Recycling and Public Health

2012-02-07T10:13:00.001-08:00

Recycling is truly a major contributor to public health. For example, when people recycle paper, they are saving natural resources such as trees, water, and oil in addition to saving energy and minimizing landfill spaces. Thus, recycling can lead to a healthier environment, which is directly linked to public health. To learn more about the importance of recycling to public health, check out this website: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2800327/

By: Diane Light

Emergencies are Public Health!

2012-02-07T09:44:00.001-08:00

The emergency stations around campus are public health. It provides opportunity for higher levels of safety and protection for the students.

Annie Bartlome

I love publc health!

2012-02-07T09:37:00.001-08:00

The student movement buses are public health. They provide transportation for the students to school, so less will be driving, which means less pollution a better environment. In addition to providing this service they use natural gas which is better for the environment and more cost effective. One of the drivers begged to be in the picture. :)

-Rebekah Barker

2012-02-07T09:01:00.001-08:00

Public Health is all about keeping the public safe. Here is a picture of a handful of toys from my safe. Usually we talk about sickness and disease prevention and control, but sometimes it could mean something more. Protecting the people's rights is among the domain of public health; right to clean and safe water, access to medicine, rights to be informed, and (my favorite) right to feel protected and safe. This is why I feel protected :) In an event like the one portrayed by "Contagion", a zombie apocalypse, or a terrorist invasion, feel free to come over to feel safe, healthy, and alive. ;)

Mike Laws

Public Health Sticker

2012-02-07T08:55:00.001-08:00

My name is Brandon Trump, I put my Public Health sticker on my refrigerator because of the importance of food. A big part of being health is the fuel that you put into your body. I think everyone could eat better and be healthier!

30 Minutes a Day

2012-02-07T08:52:00.000-08:00

It was 9:00am, rainy, and rather frigid. Why would a group of upwards of a hundred people wake up early on a saturday morning and willingly run a 5k? Some do it for some crazy form of enjoyment, others for the exercise, and still others as a part of a new year's resolution. Regardless of the reasoning, the health benefits still abound. 30 minutes a day is all we need to drastically improve our short term and long term health. Public Health to me is participating in healthy activity, like running a frigid 5k, and inviting others to do the same. Besides, it's more fun that way!

-Michael Petersen

2012-02-07T08:51:00.000-08:00

Pencils of Promise,

No texting while driving, too.

The Bieb’s work to grow

His community

Most surely will continue.

Let’s get together

And do charity,

Just as the Bieber has done,

This ends my Haiku.

By Douglas Wall

This is Public Health

2012-02-07T08:42:00.001-08:00

My name's Gregg Karren. Thanks to public health I can stop at any one of these hand sanitizing stations around campus to make sure I'm not carrying any germs that might make me sick

Environmental public health

2012-02-07T08:35:00.001-08:00

Public health can often be affected by places where the public generally is absent. Wilderness areas provide a huge array of public health services such as clean water and clean air. When these wilderness areas are unhealthy themselves it decreases the public's health. We obtain our resources to improve our living conditions from wilderness areas and many of today's medicines have been found from various plants. Spending time in wilderness is also a great way to relieve stress and get exercise.
-Kyle Lorenzen

2012-02-07T08:31:00.001-08:00

This is Public Health.

Public Health is all about improving people's lives and about keeping them save. Personal safety precautions, like a peep-hole do this effectively. Public Health helps to promote safety tools like this, and also acts as a peep-hole of sorts - they help us see what is coming and help to evaluate its safety for our futures.
Kirsten VanDerwerken

2012-02-07T08:30:00.001-08:00

GLUTEN FREE AWARENESS

JULIA WHITE: This is what Public Health means to me. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease when I was 17 because a Doctor did her homework and was aware of the harmful effects gluten/wheat can have on many lives. #thanks

Taisha Marston

2012-02-07T08:29:00.000-08:00

Taisha Marston
The leading cause of death in young adults is accidents; car accidents are only one part of this. Helping people learn how to reduce their risks in order to live the longest healthiest lives is what public health means to me. Education, policies, and prevention... This is Public Health.

public health sticker

2012-02-07T08:18:00.001-08:00

My name is Maryann Olsen, I put the public health sticker on a seat belt because I believe public health defines the meaning of safety. It is important for people to understand how their lives can be at risk and what they can do to prevent it. Public Health teaches the people how to protect themselves and their loved ones.

"...Run and not be weary"

2012-02-07T08:16:00.000-08:00

The number of studies showing the benefits of frequent and vigorous exercise are fantastic motivators to tie up those running shoes and hit the pavement--even if it's in the rain! Physical activity is a key part of being healthy as it reduces obesity, increases emotional well-being through endorphin boosts and stress reduction, and creates a peaceful space where life and nature can be processed and enjoyed. Exercise has also been shown to decrease the risk of many diseases and increase length and quality of life.
Here's to finishing strong and healthy at the end of each race!
-Lauren Barden

2012-02-07T08:13:00.001-08:00

Jake Taylor

This is a garbage can. It helps us to keep our environments sanitary. Without garbage cans, public health would be really hard to achieve.

2012-02-07T08:06:00.001-08:00

David Boyer - These safety goggles represent the essence of public safety. Every day in the lab scientists work with chemicals that they have no idea how they will react with each other, let alone with their eyes. Safety laws put in place by public safety officials save eyes across the nation on a daily basis.

This is Public Health

2012-02-07T07:37:00.001-08:00

These emergency aid buttons are all over campus. They represent public health to me because their purpose is to help prevent an emergency from happening. If we can get help to a certain area quickly, there will be less that we have to fix. Even though they probably aren't used very often, I'm glad they're there as a safety precaution.

-Sara Miller

2012-02-07T07:30:00.001-08:00

Public health is about reaching out to people in order to educate them on how to improve their lives. To me, the best way to communicate with people across the nation and the globe is through television and the internet. By employing these media tools, public health workers can get their messages across to a much larger percentage of the population.
~Sara Boyack

Open Up Our Ears

2012-02-07T07:29:00.001-08:00

Public health's purpose is to prevent, inform and protect, but in order for it to really take affect in our communities we must open our ears to hear the warnings, take the advice and then act on it. It is a choice to care more about our health and the health of our communities. So let's open up our ears and then put our hands to work! (by Corinne Kennard)

This is Public Health.

2012-02-07T07:27:00.003-08:00

Taped on this sticker is a syringe, representing vaccinations. Vaccinations are a key part of public health. Keeping the population free of disease saves thousands of lives, and leads to a happier, healthier lifestyle for everyone!

Becca Bradshaw

2012-02-07T07:27:00.001-08:00

"Give a man a fish; feed him for aday. Teach a man to fish; feed him for a lifetime" (Lao Tzu)

I think that public health involves empowering peoplethrough education and information. This is one of the best things public healthcan do, as educationenables people to enhance the quality of life for themselves and their community.

Ana Maria Piciu

Brandon Nichols

2012-02-07T07:21:00.001-08:00

This is a picture of a recycling bin. I think that this is public health because we need to know what to recycle and what not to recycle. When things are being recycled, we have a healthier planet.

2012-02-07T07:18:00.001-08:00

Public health is raising awareness to the general public about health concerns. Anti-obesity and be-fit campaigns encourage citizens to take part in good health and create a healthier and more sustainable society.

Mallory Fox

Rub-a-dub-dub in the clean hot tub

2012-02-07T07:15:00.001-08:00

This is a picture of my friend's hot tub that I spend lots of time in, especially in the winter! The health department requires various chemicals and treatments to hot tubs and pools to ensure the water is clean and safe for all. This hot tub is public health to me because without the safety regulations from public health departments, I would get sick every time I wanted to enjoy a nice, hot, relaxing night in the delightful hot tub! -Chaz Gauchay

This is Public Health

2012-02-07T06:24:00.001-08:00

This nutritional bar on this mountain dew is public health. By providing for the general public accurate information regarding what they are taking in, they are given the tools to make smart and healthy decisions. Public health starts with knowledge and understanding. Ignorance may be bliss, but it sure isn't healthy. -Samuel Clark

mirror, mirror

2012-02-07T04:04:00.001-08:00

Today, photoshopped models crowd movies, magazines and commercials and fill the world with unrealistic ideals about body image. Despite how much anyone tries, they will never become a photoshopped model- people in real life cannot be altered, cropped or cut. It is estimated that today, over eight million Americans suffer from eating disorders- both male and female. Public health is about helping others realize that being healthy does mean aiming to be a certain shape or size but rather to have a lifestyle of activity and nutritious eating. Healthy looks different for each person and people need to be aware of their own bodies and know what healthy looks like for them.

-Madison Rush

Sleep Deprivation

2012-02-07T01:10:00.000-08:00

This is public health. I am one of thousands of college students who are sleep deprived. I even deprived my sleep further by staying up to take this cute picture at 2:07 am so I could get my assignment turned in. Research shows that only 30% of college students sleep 8 hours a night nationwide. This can take a toll on your health even at a young age.

Bryan Adams
Health Science

This is Public Health

2012-02-07T00:38:00.001-08:00

This is Public Health to me because it is important that we store our food in a place where it wont go rotten and make us sick. Without refrigerators, we would not be able to store some products that are a necessity to our daily health.

Zoe Theobald

Save Sex

2012-02-07T00:12:00.001-08:00

Kirsten Vest
To me public health is about making sure people are safe, smart, and protected. This calls for people to think twice before they have sex and to be able to prevent the spreading of disease and prevention unexpected pregnancies. This helps people to be smart about their decisions and is a concern if teens are not practicing abstinence and a better way of living.

weigh in on public health

2012-02-07T00:06:00.000-08:00

To me, this scale not only represents physical weight in public health but it shows the importance of awareness. It is important for us to be aware of our health so that we can constantly work to improve it.

-Alyssa Lehikainen

obey the commands at gas stations

2012-02-07T00:04:00.001-08:00

To me, public health is all about promoting actions that lead to preventing at-risk things from happening. A variety of serious accidents could occur from leaving your car on while pumping gas or smoking and it's so important that we do all we can to decrease the risk of dangerous things occurring.
-Krista Malyon

2012-02-06T23:56:00.001-08:00

In ancient times waste was disposed of in many different ways: into rivers, lakes, oceans, and in many large cities, even in the streets. Then came the wonderful invention of the toilet. This promotes public health because now we have a safe way of disposing of waste that is stored and treated in safe locations and not in our own streets or sources of drinking water! Thank goodness for the man who invented the toilet!
-Tanner Christenson

2012-02-06T23:54:00.001-08:00

This handsome young man (aka my boyrfriend) is an example of public health to me. He is the Safe Walk Coordinator for our apartment complex. His job is basically to make sure that girls who live here always have someone to walk with them when they go out, to avoid dangerous situations.

2012-02-06T23:45:00.000-08:00

Public Health, to me, is about empowerment; it's about giving ordinary people the education and resources necessary to keep themselves healthy and, hopefully, inspire those around them to do likewise. This emergency defibrillator represents the successful efforts of public health officials to create change, such as placing potentially life-saving machines like this one all over campus. Public Health, therefore, is truly about helping make our world as safe as possible, so that all might lead happy and healthy lives. -Victor Favero

Pretty nifty little diagram...

2012-02-06T23:44:00.001-08:00

Megan Bird. I couldn't think of anything original to say so... this is public health? Sorry the words are blurry! If you can't read them, I included food safety, health care, social programs, work safety, etc. because all of those make up public health.

Video Games

2012-02-06T23:41:00.001-08:00

We all have to accept that video games are a part of life now. So, companies that are attempting to use video games to get people up and off their couches are helping people stay fit and healthy. Making this public health.
-Nicole Evensen

No need to call

2012-02-06T23:35:00.001-08:00

This is public health because some people need help and refuse to seek for it. This mindset can carry over to communities, which would cause a catastrophe. Aren't we all glad that we have wonderful institutions such as 911?

-Rashel Stapley

2012-02-06T23:33:00.000-08:00

This is public health. Public transportation reduces the amount of cars that are traveling on the road. Public transportation saves gas and reduces pollution that is released into the air. These factors promote public health.

Also, I am not sure if this picture counts because it is not an exact location (that is why I posted the public transportation picture)....but this is the picture I really wanted to post!

To me, this picture is the perfect definition of public health. People that are willing to make PERSONAL COMMITMENTS to make a difference in the world. That's all it takes. If each of us could commit to fight against poverty, to promote maternal health, to push for healthy foods in school...the world would be a better place. We all have the potential to make a difference in the world. To me...THAT is the ultimate definition of public health.

-Chelsea Sorensen

Kissing is Public Health!

2012-02-06T23:29:00.002-08:00

Kissing is Public Health! Beware of viruses as you get close and cuddly with a special someone during the flue season. Also, be aware of the dangers of mono and cold sores. Kissing is fun, but it is also a potential hazard to our health!Love,Mikelle Memmott

Public health is worldwide, in fact global

2012-02-06T23:28:00.002-08:00

Gaia hypothesis, a theory that propose the Earth and the organisms on it together form a giant complex system. We as part of this world are related so much to the Earth that we are inseparable. If public health is about promoting health all over the world, wouldn't taking care of our planet be part of it? (Sorry I couldn't get it on the globe, and the sticker looks kind of small)-Ammon Fong

2012-02-06T23:21:00.001-08:00

To me, public health includes safety in all aspects of our lives. From washing your hands to following the speed limit, you are helping us create a safer world.

--Tara Neuffer

This is Public Health

2012-02-06T23:16:00.001-08:00

A key part of public health is protection and prevention. Fire extinguishers can help prevent fires and injuries or deaths from it. They have made a huge impact on public health. :) Aubrey Harmer

Public Health- it's all just fun and games

2012-02-06T23:06:00.001-08:00

I chose to take a picture of sports balls to represent my definition of Public Health because a healthy life starts with a healthy life style.
-Kelsey Hamstead

This is Public Health

2012-02-06T23:01:00.000-08:00

We are Public Health. We are the next step, there is only so much Public Health officials can do. It is up to us to further educate and protect the people we love so that they can be healthy and happy.

//Jade Vest

2012-02-06T23:00:00.001-08:00

I spotted some "instructions for healthy coughing", and I think the line at the top of the poster says it all: "Stop the spread of germs that make you and others sick!" To me, Public Health is encouraging individuals in the community to do things that will stop the spread of illness by stopping the spread of germs. Sometimes those things are as simple as coughing or sneezing into a tissue and washing your hands.

-Christopher Burns

Warning Labels: Protecting the Public from Ignorance

2012-02-06T22:58:00.001-08:00

While we've all laughed at warning labels such as this one that point out something that seems to be common sense, warning labels protect us from unknowingly using products in a manner that could cause harm.To me, protecting the public from ignorance is public health. Informed consumers can choose to be healthy consumers.

Jessica Harris