What Does a Health Promoter and Educator do?
Health educators promote awareness of health issues as diverse as: • Obstetrics • Tobacco prevention • HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention • Dental disease prevention • Bone disease prevention • Heart disease prevention • Teenage pregnancy prevention • Maternal and child health • Emergency medical practices • Immunizations Health promoters and educators often work with the community. Health education and promotion programs generally focus on the health and well-being of individuals, instead of addressing theory or policy.