This game show-like educational series for kids highlights careers in public health by introducing the heroes who keep communities safe and healthy.
Health Heroes is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Health Heroes is proudly funded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
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Maternal, Child and Family Health [ASL]
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Meet Juanella Tyler, who keeps families healthy by ensuring doctors have the best info possible. (4m 2s)
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Environmental Public Health [ASL]
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Meet Jon Fowlkes, a public health specialist who works to keep our food, water and environment safe. (3m 39s)
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Communicable Disease Control [ASL]
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Meet Dr. Emily Herring, a public health veterinarian who helps keep communities safe and healthy. (4m 6s)
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Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention [ASL]
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Meet Dr. Kim McDonald, who works with doctors to prevent chronic illnesses and injuries. (3m 48s)
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Access to and Linkage to Care [ASL]
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Meet Dr. Andrea Leyland, who teaches families the importance of oral health and quality oral care. (3m 34s)
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Health Heroes is available to stream on pbs.org and the PBS app.
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Health Heroes is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Health Heroes is proudly funded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.