Population Health and Disease Prevention Management
Master the principles of population health, disease prevention, and lifestyle medicine in healthcare management with focus on socio-economic determinants.
Master the principles of population health, disease prevention, and lifestyle medicine in healthcare management with focus on socio-economic determinants.
This comprehensive course explores the intersection of prevention, wellness, and behavioral health science with healthcare delivery. Students will learn to identify and analyze key socio-economic and cultural factors affecting population health outcomes. The course examines the connections between lifestyle medicine-based disease management, healthcare quality, and economic considerations. Participants will understand how to implement effective health promotions and interventions while considering diverse population needs. As part of the Certified Lifestyle Medicine Executive MicroMasters program, this course provides essential knowledge for healthcare professionals seeking to advance in population health management.
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What you'll learn
Understand the three types of disease prevention care and management
Analyze health determinants and their impact on healthcare outcomes
Evaluate the social and economic aspects of health promotion
Master lifestyle medicine-based disease management principles
Implement population health strategies in community settings
Differentiate between chronic and preventive care approaches
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, exams
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of population health management and disease prevention strategies. The curriculum covers key aspects including the three types of disease prevention care, determinants of health outcomes, and the economic implications of health promotion. Students learn about lifestyle medicine-based disease management and its integration into community healthcare systems. The course emphasizes the distinction between chronic care and preventive care management while exploring successful population health models. Special attention is given to socio-economic and cultural factors affecting healthcare access and outcomes.
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Instructor
11 Courses
Physician Promoting Lifestyle Medicine for Human and Environmental Health
Dr. Amanda McKinney is a physician and instructor at Doane University who specializes in Lifestyle Medicine and its connections to environmental health. As a Fellow and Board Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, she advocates for transforming medical education and healthcare delivery to focus on creating healthy, resilient communities through sustainable food systems and lifestyle changes.
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